Paranormal Porch The Magazine Nov 2015 | Page 11

13. Staunton Train Depot, Staunton Relatively unknown on the paranormal scene until recently, this might be a calm place during the day, but at night the spirits come out. Who's haunting this place? A little girl killed in a train accident? A Confederate soldier who died before his time? Or an elderly patient of a certain Dr. DeJarnette who operated a nearby mental hospital? The first station building was burned down by Union forces in 1864. The second station building was destroyed by a train derailment in 1890. The third station building from 1902 is now a restaurant and the 1886 Signal Tower now serves as the present day station. See www.depotgrille.com/staunton/ See also www.greatamericanstations.com/ Stations/STA 12. Paxton Manor, Leesburg This 1872 mansion, also called Carlheim, is home of the Paxton Campus, an education center for young people with disabilities. Evidence suggests the Paxton family is still here. There is a natural subterranean body of water under the old house. It must also be noted that the Balls Bluff Battlefield is nearby. Visit www.shocktober.org Continued from Page 9 ...into the air, which when you account for already present electromagnetic energy in an area, can make that location an extremely energetic area, which could potentially fuel whatever paranormal occurrences take place there. Studies of have shown that the 3 days before/after, and the day of a full and new moon, are the best times to attempt to collect paranormal evidence. Now that you know more about why things are usually crazier on full moons, you can now refine your techniques. Be safe and happy hunting! 11