The old mill at lock 37 on the Ohio & Erie Canal is believed to be haunted. Many local residents think that one of the former owners haunts the mill. Some people claim to have even witnessed the mill's ghosts. Spirits of the dead seem to be drawn to the canal and forever linger.
History
Wilson's Mill started out as Alexander's Mill and was built in 1855 by Andrew and Robert Alexander. The mill was constructed near lock 37 of the Ohio & Erie Canal and was powered with water from a wooden water wheel. The Alexanders custom built the mill to grind grist for local farmers. In 1900, Thomas Wilson bought the mill. The Wilson family currently operates a grain and feed store out of the mill.
Haunted History
There have been many deaths in the canal over the years. Most of them happened during the canal's construction. Many people have witnessed strange things near the canal and by the mill. Some of them believe that the spirits of the dead roam the canal towpath. One of these ghosts may be one of the Alexanders still tending to the old mill.
Location
Wilson's Mill is located at 7604 Canal Road, in Valley View, Ohio.
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