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The Presque Isle Lighthouse, the old one
that is, was built in 1840 on Lake Huron, Michigan. It
was quickly taken out of service by 1870, due to a newer,
taller lighthouse being built. Thus, the former was
abandoned. Of historical importance, a family known as
the Stebbins lovingly restored the lighthouse and keeper's
dwelling as use for a summer home in the early 1900's.
The Stebbins eventually opened the old Presque Isle Lighthouse
to visitors, and later on left it to tourism.
Eventually, George and Lorraine Parris moved into the
keeper's dwelling to take care of it and show tourists
the old lighthouse and grounds. George loved
children and truly enjoyed showing the Presque Isle Light to
their visitors, but he noticed some strange happenings at the
haunted place. The amber light would sometimes be seen
lit in the lighthouse tower, yet, there would be no one
there. In fact, the US Coast Guard removed the wiring in
1979 to prevent this from happening further; and it did cease,
but only for for a while.
George eventually passed
away, and his wife Lorraine, knew he was still there.
Every day, George used to make them breakfast before his
passing, and she would awaken often to the smell of bacon and
eggs, after his death! The amber light began to
be seen as well in the tower of the haunted lighthouse
after his passing, and was observed not only by Lorraine, but
by the Coast Guard while on the water, and by the National
Guard when in air!
What further cemented the
idea of the ghost being George who haunted the lighthouse was
when a young girl climbed up to the tower and returned
giggling with glee. She informed her parents that an
older man had spoken to her and entertained her while up in
the tower. Later, she was able
to identify him as George Parris after seeing his portrait! |
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Haunted Old Presque Isle Lighthouse
Copyright 2004-8 Photograph courtesy of Doug Coldwell.
Angels & Ghosts, LLC AngelsGhosts.Com
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