GHOST ATLAS LOCATION

Old Wilkes Jail

Wilkesboro, NC, United States

203 N Bridge St

Haunting Rating★★★★

THE STORY

Reported Haunting

Visitors and investigators report phantom footsteps, whispers, cold chills and the sounds of chains in the historic jail, with some traditions associating activity with former prisoners including Tom Dula.

The historic Old Wilkes Jail in Wilkesboro held prisoners including Tom Dula, remembered through the 'Tom Dooley' story. Local paranormal accounts describe footsteps, whispers, cold spots, chains and other unexplained sounds within the former jail.

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