Guided Ghost Hunts &
Private Investigations
Built in 1904, this former jail housed some of the worst inmates from Scott County. With a history that includes the unsolved murder of a sheriff, lynching of inmates, and numerous men and women housed within its cells, the walls of the Historic Scott County Jail have a storied history to tell. Paranormal enthusiasts are welcome to tour this facility in an attempt to make contact with its reported resident spirits on a private paranormal investigation, or a guided ghost hunt led by one of our professional paranormal investigators.
Paranormal investigators travel from all over the country to investigate the jailhouse museum. Visit the Historic Scott County Jail YouTube channel to watch some of their videos and see their evidence captures.
Further inquiries can be submitted to History, Highways, and Haunts, LLC via email (historyhighwayshaunts@gmail.com)
*Accessibility: For wheelchairs and scooters, the second and third floors of the Historic Scott County Jail are not accessible. These floors are accessed by a staircase that we consider moderately strenuous. Assistance and service dogs, are the only animals that are allowed to enter the historic structure.
Private Paranormal Investigations:
Professional paranormal investigators, ages 18+, are welcome
to book a private paranormal investigation at the Historic Scott
County Jail.
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Your group will have access to all 3 levels of the jail from 8:30pm to 3:00am, a tour of the jail will begin at 8:30pm where we will share the history and paranormal hot spots.
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The jail is equipped with electricity, heat and AC, and a restroom facility. Please keep in mind, our facility is an historic location built out of stone and even with heat, it tends to be on the cooler side. So please dress warmly if you are cold natured.
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Cost: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights - $450 (+ state and local sales tax) per team. Price is for up to 8 people max. Non-refundable deposit of $100 is due at time of booking. Final balance is due in CASH upon your arrival. Must have exact amount as change will not be given.
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Please make sure the date you choose is at least 3 days from the current date. (For example, if today is the 1st, do not book anything earlier than the 4th.)
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Bookings are for professional paranormal teams/individuals and spots cannot be individually re-sold for that team's profit or billed as an event.
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Before booking, please see the entire list of rules in the Paranormal Tour FAQs listed below.
Guided Ghost Hunts:
We welcome paranormal enthusiasts, of all skill levels. Must be 18 years of age. We will allow 16+ when accompanied by a parent for the Guided Ghost Hunts Only. Occasionally we offer public guided ghost hunts and those can be found on our events page. If there is a date you want and you don't see it on our calendar, call us at 423-663-5353 or email us at HistoryHighwaysHaunts@gmail.com. Dates subject to availability.
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Guided Ghost Hunts are for up to 6 people. We keep the groups small and intimate.
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Your ticket price of $200 includes 4 tickets. You don't have to have 4 people to book. 2 additional people can be added at $50 (plus tax) per person.
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Our experienced paranormal investigators have a combined total of 25 years of investigation experience and will provide a tour of the jail, along with an overview of paranormal investigation techniques.
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We encourage you to bring cameras, audio recorders and any tools you may have. Your guide will have tools that you can use on the investigation, including K2 meters, REMpods, spirit boxes, trip wires, dowsing rods, etc.
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After a 2-hour group investigation, you will be allowed to investigate on your own for 1-hour, with the professional investigators staying onsite to provide assistance.
