Who knew that Rockford is all about ghost sightings?

Maybe it's because we have so many historic buildings; those things go together.

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Perhaps it's something else? I don't know.

Ghost Stories Abound in Rockford

While I am almost 100% sure I have never seen a ghost, I can tell you for sure that Rockford, as a town, claims to have seen more ghosts than just about anywhere else in Illinois.

The Ghostly Reputation of Rockford: Top of Illinois in Sightings

According to Ghosts Of America, a website devoted to ghostly sightings, Rockford has more than any other city in the state.

This Illinois Ghost Story Will Keep You From Driving In The Backwoods
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Here are a couple of good ones:

I was driving down E State St and saw a man on a horse holding the reins crossing the street from the north side to the south side, between Flintridge and Dawn.

If that doesn't get you going, how about this one?

I  moved in with my family. It was peaceful here...My bedroom was cold in some places. Soon, I began waking up and going to my kitchen to cook and see a ghostly old lady. I knew they only wished to scare us. So I moved to keep them happy.

A Skeptic’s Take on Rockford’s Ghostly Sightings

Just to set the record straight, I'm a bit of a ghost skeptic. I've never had a ghostly encounter, so when I hear stories like these, I can't help but chuckle.

Ghost Tours in Rockford: Explore Local Hauntings

If you're interested in exploring these ghostly tales further, Rockford offers a variety of ghost tours at places like Tinker Swiss Cottage, Memorial Hall, and the Coronado Theater.

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These tours provide a fascinating insight into the history and stories behind the sightings, even if you haven't seen anything like me.

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Top 10 Cities in Illinois with the Most Ghost Sightings

Here are the ten cities in Illinois with the highest number of ghost sightings in Illinois according to BetCalifornia.com:

  1. Rockford
  2. Aurora
  3. Plainfield
  4. Round Lake
  5. Lemont
  6. Peoria
  7. Saunemin
  8. Elgin
  9. Chicago
  10. Danville

Share Your Ghostly Encounters

Have you had your spooky encounter in Rockford? We'd love to hear about it. Share your ghostly tales with us.

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