EP 170 - Ghosts of Lebanon | Lebanon, IL
Hometown Ghost Stories
Hometown Ghost Stories
4.7 • 701 Ratings
🗓️ 30 July 2025
⏱️ 67 minutes
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Summary
Lebanon, Illinois, is a quiet college town with a history that runs deeper—and darker—than it appears. The historic Mermaid House may still be home to its eccentric former owner, a sea captain whose ghost is said to linger in the halls. Just down the road, McKendree University has faced more than its share of tragedy, including the death of a student electrocuted in the original bell tower. Some believe his spirit still lingers in Bothwell Chapel, unwilling—or unable—to move on.
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| 0:59.1 | This week on hometown ghost stories. |
| 1:02.7 | Lebanon, Illinois is a quiet college town with a history that runs deeper and darker than it appears. |
| 1:09.7 | The historic mermaid house may still be home to its eccentric former owner, a sea captain |
| 1:15.3 | whose ghost is said to linger in the halls. |
| 1:19.0 | Just down the road, McKendry University has faced more than its share of tragedy, including |
| 1:24.6 | the death of a student electrocuted in the original bell tower. Some believe his |
| 1:29.6 | spirit still lingers in Bothwell Chapel, unwilling or unable to move on. This is hometown |
| 1:37.2 | ghost stories, serious and often distressing events and is not intended for all audiences |
| 2:08.1 | viewer discretion is advised she heard the music first just after 2 a.m.m., when Lauren was walking back to her dorm after studying all night. |
| 2:23.6 | Her hoodie was pulled tight, air buds in, and she was running on caffeine and burnout. |
| 2:31.1 | McKendry's campus was dead quiet, just the wind, a few flickering lights, and something else. |
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