As with most mining towns of the era, Tonopah has had its fair share of ghostly encounters. Paranormal investigators come to Tonopah from all over the world to see if they can catch a glimpse of one or more of the town’s friendly spirits.
If you visit Tonopah today, you may want to check out these haunted hotspots.
The Mizpah hotel is reported to be one of the most actively haunted buildings around Tonopah. It is said that a beautiful lady in red haunts the 5th floor. Apparently she was stabbed and strangled to death there by a jealous ex-lover. There are also reports of ghostly children playing on the 3rd floor, as well as a few miners still residing in the basement.
If you pay a visit to the Old Tonopah Cemetery, you just may encounter something paranormal. People have reported hearing unexplained noises, seeing bizarre lights, and witnessing full-bodied apparitions. Walking tours of the cemetery are available for anyone who dares.
The Tonopah Liquor Company building located on Main Street was constructed in 1906 by the Tonopah Liquor Company. Today, it’s believed to be haunted by two spirits of the past. George “Devil” Davis, who apparently was a prankster in real life, and Hattie, who was a former brothel employee and barmaid.
