PANICd#: 1778
| Built in 1859 by George Hearst, the Mackay Mansion allows people to step back in time into an authentic Victorian era mansion. |
291 S D St
Virginia City , NV 89440
Open to the public: Yes
https://www.therealmackaymansion.co...
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Demographic Rank: 1
History: 1
Stories: 1
Claims: 4
Evidence: 0
Resources: 5
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History information is some background and history about the location. This is meant to be a basic summary. Below the history records you will find sources in which you can click on to find out more information. There may be multiple history records per location.
Built in 1859 by George Hearst, the Mackay Mansion allows people to step back in time into an authentic Victorian-era mansion. It is one of the few remaining original structures that survived both major fires. It also is one of the few buildings with original furniture, carpet, wallpaper, chandeliers, and much more!
George Hearst gained his family fortune from the corresponding mine & sold the property in 1871 to John Mackay, an Irish immigrant. Shortly after, John Mackay hit the Bonanza Strike, one of the largest silver strikes in world history. Mackay split the profits with his three partners: James Fair, James Flood, and William O'Brien. They became known as "The Big Four" or "The Silver Kings" of Virginia City. John Mackay, James Fair, James Flood, and William O'Brien conducted all their mining business inside the Mackay Mansion mining office, while Mr. Mackay lived with his family in the rest of the building.
Added by: sdonley on 03/31/2025 DB#:735
Source(s):
https://www.therealmackaymansion.com/about
Stories are just that. Stories and personal accounts that have been reported about the location.
A little girl dressed in white has appeared to many staying in the bedrooms of the mansion. She visited actor Johnny Depp in his bedroom while he was living in one of the upstairs bedrooms. The story goes that she whispered secrets of the past, leaving him both intrigued and unsettled. Many who have encountered her claim to feel a sense of both comfort and unease, as if she holds a story yearning to be told.
In his final years, a former colonel preferred to spend his time sitting in the kitchen. Psychics can sense his presence in the kitchen long after his death. They describe him as a watchful guardian, perpetually drawn to the warmth of the hearth, as though he is still savoring the simple comforts of life. Visitors often remark on the peculiar way the air feels in the room, a blend of nostalgia and longing, hinting that some stories are meant to linger long after the tellers have departed.
There is another female apparition who takes it easy, floating around and "lingering" in favorite spots on the second floor. Perhaps she is a former lady of the house.
Another apparition of a woman, maybe a former servant, who keeps herself busy, making never-ending trips up and down the staircase, trying to finish her chores on what must be an awesome to-do list.
Added by: sdonley on 03/31/2025 DB#:1694
Source(s):
https://hauntedhouses.com/nevada/mackay-mansion/
Here are the paranormal claims for this location. These have been found through Internet research, reports from members, or reports from personal interviews. To add a claim, your account must have contributor access or higher.
| Claim# | Claim |
| 3749 | The apparition of a little girl has been seen in one of the bedrooms.
Added: 03/31/2025 By: sdonley |
| 3750 | The apparition of a man sitting in the kitchen has been seen.
Added: 03/31/2025 By: sdonley |
| 3751 | The apparition of a former housekeeper has been seen going up and down the stairs.
Added: 03/31/2025 By: sdonley |
| 3752 | The apparition of a woman has been seen floating around on the second floor. Added: 03/31/2025 By: sdonley |
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| HauntedHouses.com Records | Find the haunted Mackay Mansion at HauntedHouses.com. |
| Added: 02/19/2015 By: sdonley | |
| John William Mackay | Information about John William Mackay on Wikipedia. |
| Added: 03/28/2025 By: sdonley | |
| Mackay Mansion | Nevada | Therealmackaymansion | Paranormal Investigations, Tours, Weddings at therealmackaymansion!! Check out our 1860s victorain era mansion for a loctaion for a variety of private events!! |
| Added: 03/28/2025 By: sdonley | |
| Guided Night Investigation at Mackay Mansion - Virginia City | Come explore the Mackay Mansion at night on a guided night investigation with ghost adventures and provided equipment in Virginia City. |
| Added: 03/31/2025 By: sdonley | |
| Mackay Mansion, Ghosts of the Comstock | The small town of Virginia City in Northern Nevada provides an array of unique cultural experiences – the livestock herding’s, the historic mines, the small-town events, and of course, the hauntings. |
| Added: 03/31/2025 By: sdonley | |
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