THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm has been associated with reports of ghostly apparitions and unexplained activity. Guests have described phantom footsteps, strange noises, and shadow figures throughout the historic inn.
Built as a private home by Joseph Marsh IV in 1793, the historic inn and farm was purchased by John Porter in 1845. He and his wife Jane lived there until they passed, John in 1886 and Jane in 1900. Jane Porter’s ghost is said to reside in the inn. In Rooms 1-6, which used to be Jane’s parlor and study, witnesses have heard noises and footsteps in these rooms when they are vacant. In Room 9, guests have reported footsteps walking on the floor above them, although there is only storage area there. Her apparition has been seen coming from the dining room into the main hallway; her presence has been felt in the dining area as well. Unexplained whistling has been heard in the bar area. Another spirit thought to dwell here is young Patrick Marsh, who hides guests’ belongings and returns them later. He also is blamed for tinkering with the TVs and lights.