This building was used as the state capitol from 1839-1903, and is now a museum open to the public. At one time during the 1800’s, a legislator died from a heart attack in his office, and slumped from his desk, hitting the floor. To this day, sometimes around 5:15 in the afternoon, a thud is heard coming from that office. Security officers have also reported hearing doors slamming and hammering in the night.
Haunted Lineage note: Built between 1833 and 1839 and designed by architect William Nichols, the Old Capitol served as Mississippi’s seat of government from 1839 to 1903. Significant historical milestones occurred here, including the passage of the 1839 Married Women’s Property Act, the 1861 Ordinance of Secession, and the constitutional conventions of 1868 and 1890. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990 and now operates as a public state history museum administered by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
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