Did you know we have completely ad-free early access to all of our episodes?

Well, we do.

Not only that, but we have dozens of bonus episodes waiting for you.

Head on over to patreon.com slash ghost town pod.

And you can check it out for seven days absolutely free.

That's patreon.com slash ghost town pod.

Ready for sunshine, flavor, and adventure?

This summer, Sun Express Airlines takes you nonstop from London Stansted to six unforgettable

destinations across Turkey, including two exciting new routes, Dalaman and Kayseri.

From the turquoise coast to the heart of Anatolia,

your dream getaway is just a flight away. Book now from just 59.99 pounds, and let Turkey welcome

you with Sun Express. A Wild Ride.

I'm Rebecca Lebe.

I'm Jason Wharton.

And this is Ghost Town.

The The Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in Princeton, West Virginia, has become one of the most infamous haunted locations in the United States.

Its eerie reputation is rooted in a mix of tragic history, folklore, and chilling tales from those who have visited the abandoned grounds. What is now a rusted and overgrown relic of the mid-20th century,

once attracted families looking for summertime fun, but its story begins long before roller coasters

and carnival rides ever stood on the land. The park's haunted aura is tied to a violent past that stretches back

centuries, casting a shadow that lingers even in its present state of decay. Long before the amusement

park opened, the area was home to the Shawnee tribe, whose ancestral land stretched across much of

West Virginia. In the 18th century, during a period of conflict between the Native Americans

...