Elizabethtown, KY
The Morrison Masonic Lodge on 125 N. Mulberry St in Elizabethtown, KY. It was deemed notable for its association with the Morrison Lodge, No. 76 F&AM and its architectural character being an Arts & Crafts-style building. Morrison Lodge was chartered on August 26, 1823 and was one of the first chartered Masonic lodges in Kentucky. Early masters of the Masonic Lodge included Benjamin Helm and Governor John L. Helm. The building is Hardin County’s best example of the commercial Arts and Crafts style and has retained its original detailing. Notable details include the large eave brackets, monitor roof and stained glass at the doorway windows. The building has not been altered since its construction and displays its original character.
This lodge building is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of Civil War soldiers and witnesses have claimed to hear unexplained footsteps, knocking, and have also reported objects that move on their own. The alarm is known to go off when no one is in the building, and spirits have appeared in photos, and EVPs have been collected. Legends say that a ghostly presence here once saved a Lodge member when he fainted while alone in the building.
June 1, 2012
Investigators: Beth Rosen, Matt Rosen & Heather Olsen with guests Nicholas Wendling and Memmolo.
Location Photos: (click to enlarge)
Chartered in 1823, this beautiful lodge is named after James Morrison, a veteran of the American Revolution. True to its history in armed struggles, it counted many a Confederate leader among its members. It also housed prisoners and served as a field hospital as General John Hunt Morgan reclaimed the town from Union troops on December 27th, 1862. A few antique caskets located on the first floor. Looks like something you might find in a Tim Burton movie, huh? The main lodge area with the balcony above and our gracious host, JC. Shot of the main lodge area, opposite of the balcony area. Prominent Morrison Lodge members long passed, but obviously not forgotten. We were especially careful around this item in the main lodge area. (Can you imagine trying to replace one of these bulbs at Home Depot?) Projector area just off of the main lodge. Boiler room area underneath of the building, and where a heinous crime is said to have occurred against a young girl named Abbey. Karen and Nick in the third floor dining room. ‘Please wait to be seated, your server will be right with you.’
Findings: Nothing to report
Grave Concerns Paranormal does not view findings presented on this page as evidence of ghosts or the paranormal. These are merely experiences that we can not explain at this time.