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Squirrel Cage Jail

Council Bluffs, IA, United States

226 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA

Haunting Rating★★★★✓ Verified entry

THE STORY

Reported Haunting

The Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs is famous for its unique rotating cell block and unusual architecture. Visitors have reported phantom inmates, mysterious voices, unexplained footsteps, and shadow figures throughout the historic jail. It remains one of Iowa's best-known haunted landmarks.

Historic rotating jail and museum associated with paranormal reports.

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