Haunted Orton: Ghosts, Legends, and Unexplained Mysteries at The Ohio State University

Step onto the campus of The Ohio State University, and you may notice the bustle of students, the echo of footsteps in the halls, and the beauty of historic architecture. But look closer, linger in the shadows, and listen carefully - OSU’s campus is alive with stories that defy explanation.

Haunted Orton takes readers on a chilling journey through Ohio State’s most haunted locations, blending history, legend, and firsthand accounts into ten spine-tingling chapters. From the shadowy heights of Orton Hall’s bell tower to the reflective, eerie waters of Mirror Lake, from the silent corridors of University Hall to the ghostly cheers that echo in Ohio Stadium, this book explores the unexplained mysteries lurking behind the campus’s familiar facades.

Discover:

• The restless spirits that linger in libraries, lecture halls, and dormitories
• Phantom students and professors whose footsteps still echo in the halls
• Strange lights, cold spots, and voices captured in empty classrooms
• Ghostly figures on stadium fields and along the banks of Mirror Lake

Whether you’re an OSU alum, student, or a fan of real-world hauntings and university legends, Haunted Orton offers a captivating glimpse into the hidden, spectral side of one of America’s most storied campuses.

Venture beyond the daylight paths and see the university as it has rarely been seen - a place where history, mystery, and the supernatural intertwine.