Folklore and Stories

in Nebraska

Brother Sebastian’s Steakhouse of Nebraska

Rumor says a deceased regular customer still relights candles and opens doors.
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Doc Middleton cave of Nebraska

Local lore places horse thief Doc Middleton in a cave north of O’Neill.
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Southwest Nebraska ‘Celestial Visitor’ / 1884 UFO hoax of Nebraska

Colorful 1884 story of a blazing object and dead ‘celestial visitor’ later exposed as a prank/hoax, but retained as one of Nebraska’s classic UFO legends.
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Zabriskie House ghost of Nebraska

Historic house said to be haunted by a former resident seen through the porch doors in a tall hat and cape.
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Witch’s Bridge of Nebraska

Bridge legend involving a witch or female apparition; travelers report unexplained feelings and encounters.
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White House Apartments of Nebraska

Residents and visitors report apparitions, a child spirit, and unexplained events in the old building.
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Verges Cave of Nebraska

Longstanding rumors tie the cave to secret passages, bootleggers, hidden rooms, and paranormal activity; investigators have reported odd sounds and visual anomalies.
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Urania Clara Mills / C.C. White Building of Nebraska

One of Lincoln’s classic campus ghost stories: Urania Clara Mills is said to haunt the old C.C. White building.
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The Granary of Nebraska

Venue with recurring claims of paranormal activity and a reputation for being haunted.
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Skyview / Skyway Drive-In phantom dogs of Nebraska

Legend says black phantom dogs roam or appear near the drive-in grounds.
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