A Brief History
This article serves as a guide of places in Ohio that allow private ghost hunts.
Digging Deeper
Private Ghost Hunts in Ohio
| Site/Location | Price | Official Website | Has Dr. Zar investigated this site? |
|---|---|---|---|
| AuGlaize Village | $350 up to 8 people. $25 each additional person. | Underground Paranormal Network | Yes |
| Broadwell Funeral Home | $250 up to 8 people. $25 each additional person. | Underground Paranormal Network | Yes |
| Fairfield County Infirmary | Sun-Thursday: $300 ($150 security deposit) Friday or Saturday: $500 ($250 security deposit) ❄️Winter Prices (January and February): Sun-Thursday: $150 ($75 security deposit) Friday or Saturday: $300 ($150 security deposit) Flat rate price is good for only 10 people. If more than 10 people, then there will be an additional charge for anyone over the 10th. If it's a weekend date, it'll be $50 for each person over, and for a week day it'll be $30 for a maximum of only 20 people in the building. | Fairfield County Infirmary | Yes |
| Farnam Manor | Friday Saturday OR Sunday 8pm-12am $300 for up to 10 people-$30 each additional person,8pm-5am $500 for up to 10 people - $50 each additional prson Includes refeshments, guided history tour & introduction to the spirits (approx 1 hour) Week night investigations (Monday-Thursday) 8pm-5am $400 for up to 10 people, $40 each additional person. Includes refreshments, guided history tour & introduction to the spirits ( approx. 1 hr) | Private Overnight Investigations | Yes |
| Former Williams Co. Jail | $250 up to 8 people. $25 each additional person. | Underground Paranormal Network | No |
| Landoll's Mohican Castle | $65 per person | Landoll's Mohican Castle Ghost Hunts | No |
| Licking County Historic Jail | Private Investigations | No | |
| Madison Seminary | Prices: Sunday - Thursday: $300 ($150 security deposit) Friday or Saturday: $500 ($250 security deposit) ❄️Winter Prices (January and February): Sun-Thursday: $150 ($75 security deposit) Friday or Saturday: $300 ($150 security deposit) Flat rate price is good for only 10 people. If more than 10 people, then there will be an additional charge for anyone over the 10th. If it's a weekend date, it'll be $50 for each person over, and for a week day it'll be $30 for a maximum of only 20 people in the building. | Book Now | Yes |
| Malabar Farm State Park | $100.00 per person 5 person minimum, 10 person maximum Time: 8pm-2am ($100 charge per every hour past 2am) Park Staff Supervision Required | No | |
| Market Square Bookstore in Kinsman | No | ||
| Middle Point School | $400 up to 8 people. $25 each additional person. | Underground Paranormal Network | Yes |
| Parkman Community House | No | ||
| The Bissman Building | The Bissman Building is no longer available for any investigations (private or public) | Reserve a Private Investigation | Yes |
| The Cortland Opera House | No | ||
| The Kinsman House in Warren | $350.00 from 8pm-2am for up to 10 people | Yes | |
| The Ohio State Reformatory | Friday and Saturday: $3,000 for 30 people or less. Cost is $100/person for more than 30 people. Maximum of 100 people. Sunday through Thursday: $1,500 for 15 people or less. Cost is $100/person for more than 15 people. Maximum of 100 people. | The Ohio State Reformatory Private Ghost Hunts | Yes |
| Twin City Opera House | $399.00 (For up to 10 people) If you have more than 10 people each person over will be charged $40.00 each 9:30 PM TO 3:00 AM Friday and Saturday Nights Deposit of $149.00 is required to reserve your date (plus $6.09 PayPal fee) Final balance of $250.00 is due in CASH upon your arrival Additional hours available (Maximum of 2) will be $75.00 per hour - arranged in advance | Private Ghost Hunts | Yes |
| Westwood School | $300 up to 8 people. $25 each additional person. | Underground Paranormal Network | No |
Private Ghost Hunts in States Near Ohio
| Site/Location | Price | Official Website | Has Dr. Zar investigated this site? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Mackey's Music World | $600 for up to 12 people | The Official Paranormal Team of Bobby Mackey's Music World | No |
| Detroit 6h Precinct | $450 up to 8 people. $25 each additional person. | Underground Paranormal Network | No |
| Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site | 1-10 individuals for 6 hours - $250.00 Additional individuals - $25 per person Additional access time may be granted by park staff - $25.00 per additional hour | Paranormal Investigation | Yes |
| The Iron Island Museum | Friday and Saturday - $300 for up to 6 people, $25 each additional person UP TO 10. Sunday through Wednesday - email Linda at ljhgold@aol.com for details, hours and cost. | Interested in a Paranormal Investigation | Yes |
| Waverly Hills Sanatorium | Private Investigation - Minimum of 10 tickets with a Maximum of 35 People. Begins at $1000.00 for the first 10 then and $100.00 Each Person with a maximum of 35 people. | Reservations | Yes |
| West Virginia Penitentiary | Private Investigation $1,099 Include a maximum of twenty (20) ghost hunters, or come all by yourself, to seek out the spirits that live here. | Private Paranormal Investigations | Yes |
Question for students (and subscribers) to ponder: Have you ever been on a private ghost hunt in Ohio?
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Historical Evidence
For more information, please see…
Kachuba, John B. Ghosthunting Ohio (Haunted Heartland Series). Clerisy Press, 2004.
Woodyard, Chris. Ghost Hunter’s Guide to Haunted Ohio. Kestrel Publications, 2000.