Haunted Lenawee County

Punctuated by quaint towns, historic tourist sites, rolling farmland, recreational areas and picturesque lakeside escapes, Lenawee County also has its darker side.

A ghostly woman in white is said to haunt the Clinton Inn, and specters at the Adrian’s Croswell Opera House refuse to give up the limelight. Around Cambridge Township, Native American spirits cannot rest due to a disturbed grave. The former Mineral Springs Hotel of Adrian is haunted by guests that never checked out. A shadowy creature lurks around the small village of Ridgeway, and an evil spirit cursed a lake near Manitou Beach.

Join Dr. Julieanna Frost as she delves into the history and folklore behind some of Lenawee County’s best-loved spooky legends.

Julieanna Frost has been a writer and educator for more than twenty-five years. Her main research areas include women’s history, religious studies and American culture. She received her doctorate from the Union Institute and University in 2007 with a specialization in women’s history. She has several publications to her name, including the books Teaching the Pure Lutheran Gospel: The Life of Rosa Young, Adrian (Images of America series); The Worthy Virgins: Mary Purnell and Her City of David; Chemo Fashion Fridays: One Woman’s Breast Cancer Journey; and The Green Scriptures. She is the recipient of several honors and awards. Dr. Frost is an active member of the Communal Studies Association.