Wager House
PANICd#: 1876
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The Wager House is located right beside the Harper House, and the property once belonged to Robert and Rachel Harper. In the photo, the Wager House is the one with the porches.
115 Public Way
Hapers Ferry , WV 25425
Phone: 304-535-6029
Open to the public: No
https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm
Lat: 39.323187
Lon: -77.73096600000002
Database Summary:
Demographic Rank: 6
History: 1
Stories: 1
Claims: 6
Evidence: 2
Resources: 1
Retrievals: 6068
Vistor Rating: 0.0
Votes: 0
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History
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The Wager House is located right beside the Harper House, and the property once belonged to Robert and Rachel Harper. The Harpers, who were childless, deeded the adjoining property to their niece, Sarah Wager. The property passed onto Sarah's children, and then on to three of her grandchildren, one of whom built the home.
Due to bankruptcy, the Wager family auctioned off the home to a man named Dr. Nicholas Marmion. The home stayed in the Marmion family for many years, until it was acquired by Park Services for use as a guest home for visiting officials and researchers.
Added by: sdonley on 07/27/2017
DB#:292
Source(s):
http://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogsp...
Stories
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Many visiting researchers and officials claimed to have seen at least three distinct apparitions in the home. The first is said to be a very handsome man, wearing a brocade vest. This gentleman has been seen by several witnesses at the top of the servants' stairs. He is said to have a menacing glare, and one woman claims as she was fleeing his sight, she felt someone shove her violently from behind.
The second apparition is also seen on the staircase. She appears as a woman wearing an 18th century style gray hooded dress. Several witnesses have claimed to see this apparition holding the hand of a small girl, around eight years old.
The third apparition has been spotted in the living room of the home. A 19th century laborer has been observed walking across the living room with what appears to be a dead body slung over his shoulder. Due to the frequency of these apparitions, the home is no longer being used as a guest house. Now, it houses the park library.
Added by: sdonley on 07/27/2017
DB#:1246
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http://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogsp...
Paranormal Claims
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| Claim # | Added | Added By | Claim |
| 2399 | 07/27/2017 | sdonley | Many have witnessed an apparition of a man dressed hansom, wearing a brocades vest. |
| 2400 | 07/27/2017 | sdonley | A women reported being pushed within the house. |
| 2401 | 07/27/2017 | sdonley | An apparition of a women dress in traveling clothes has been seen holding the hand of a little girl around 8 years old. |
| 2402 | 07/27/2017 | sdonley | A worker has been reported being seen in the living room and it looked as if he was carrying a body out the back of the house. |
| 2403 | 07/27/2017 | sdonley | Many have taken photos of strange things in the windows. |
| 2404 | 07/27/2017 | sdonley | Many have taken photos of strange orbs and light anomalies outside the entrance of the house. |
Paranormal Evidence
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CLAIM #: 2403 - Many have taken photos of strange things in the windows. |
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Evidence
Type: Photograph Encounter Type: Other Hauting Type: Unknown Investigation Status: More Investigation Needed |
Strage photo in window Submitted By: sdonley On: 07/27/2017 DBA Approved: Y |
CLAIM #: 2404 - Many have taken photos of strange orbs and light anomalies outside the entrance of the house. |
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Evidence
Type: Photograph Encounter Type: Orb Hauting Type: Unknown Investigation Status: More Investigation Needed |
Strange lights and orbs in photo Submitted By: sdonley On: 07/27/2017 DBA Approved: Y |
Additional Resources
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| The Big Book of West Virginia Ghost Stories
Added: 07/27/2017 By: sdonley |
Book that mentions the spirits that are not at rest at this location. |
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