THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The historic home that became the Southern Oaks Inn is associated with reports of paranormal activity connected to its former residents. Guests have described unexplained footsteps, apparitions, and other unusual occurrences believed to be caused by spirits still attached to the old property.
The Southern Oaks Inn was originally a home built by Charles P. Ray in 1918, who died here in an upstairs room, and that’s who the current owners believe haunt the place. Apparitions of a man and woman have been seen, and strange footsteps have been heard. Reports from workers here say loaves of bread have been tossed through the kitchen area and furniture is moved repeatedly. The ghosts are said to play many practical jokes. The inn, which is for sale at the time of writing, no longer takes overnight guests but is a location used for weddings.