Though I have no stories to tell about ghosts at the Rankin House, an
African American tour guide, who brings tour groups to visit the museum,
says he's seen fugitive slaves slipping through the trees, and heard
spirituals being sung.  Raymond Dobard co-author of the (somewhat
controversial) book Hidden in Plain View, also claimed to see spirits when
he visited.  Some visitors who say they are "psychic" claim to "feel
presences" in the House.  I have had many people ask me about ghosts,
including a couple who are collecting Ohio ghost stories.

Susannah West
John Rankin House
Ripley, Ohio

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