In the quiet town of Madison, Ohio sits a building with nearly two centuries of history and more than a few secrets.

Once a school, a Civil War widows’ home, and later a state-run institution, Madison Seminary has become one of the most haunted locations in Ohio.

In this episode, host Robert Barber explores the history and hauntings of the Seminary, including the Civil War wing watched over by Elizabeth Stiles, the shrine-like bedroom of Sarah who asked for money, and the top-floor Asylum where a presence known as the Surgeon is said to linger.

You will also hear about Robert’s own late-night investigation in the Seminary’s basement, where a K2 meter seemed to respond to questions and where the silence carried a weight all its own.

🕯️ EVP Recordings Featured in This Episode:
• “Make It Stop” – Captured in the Surgeon’s Room

• Unintelligible Voices – Captured in Sarah’s Room

Whether you believe in ghosts or simply in the echoes of history, Madison Seminary stands as a place where both still seem to be alive.

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