04/17/2025
Haunted Hunt County: Chilling Tales from East Texas
Hunt County, Texas, isn’t just rich in history—it’s brimming with eerie legends and ghostly whispers that refuse to be forgotten.
👻 The Haunted Courthouse of Greenville
Standing proudly in downtown Greenville, the historic Hunt County Courthouse is said to harbor more than justice. Strange noises, cold drafts, and shadowy figures have all been reported in the old jail cells on the top floor. Some believe the restless spirits of former inmates still linger, unwilling to leave their stories untold.
🏚️ The Abandoned House Near Commerce
In the late '60s, art students from East Texas State University were tasked with painting an old, crumbling farmhouse near Commerce. One night, curiosity led a few inside. As they climbed the stairs, a ghostly voice called out, “Who is in my house?” The terrified students bolted, some jumping from the second story to escape. It was later revealed as a prank—but to those who were there, the fear was very real.
🌾 The Whispering Fields of Campbell
Farmers in Campbell speak of strange whispers riding the night wind through their fields. The voices speak in forgotten tongues, and some say they're echoes of Native American tribes that once walked the land—spirits reminding us that the past is never far away.
🌉 The Crybaby Bridge of Quinlan
A lonely bridge near Quinlan carries a tragic legend. It's said that a mother, overcome by grief, ended her child’s life—and then her own. Since then, locals swear they’ve heard the faint cries of a baby echoing from beneath the bridge late at night.
Whether rooted in truth or carried by time, these stories are woven into the soul of Hunt County—a place where the past whispers just loud enough to be heard.