Move over, Austin: These towns are weirder
Seeing America this summer? Put these offbeat burgs on your list
By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright Globe Correspondent,Updated April 8, 2021, 2:00 p.m.
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Issues with the neighbors? Not in Monowi, Neb. The population in Monowi is one â that would be Elsie Eiler, shown here.Photo courtesy of Nebraska Tourism
The popular T-shirt reads âKeep Austin Weird,â but in our view, there are plenty of places in the United States that are more out-there than Austin, Texas. Take a look at some of these and youâll probably agree: Austin doesnât even make the cut. This is oddness with an alluring edge, quirky places that are worth seeking out as you explore America.
Whether you re a believer or not, America s towns are filled with spooky stories passed down through time. From haunted fortresses to grisly tales of suffering and death, we ve pull together a list of some of the spookiest spots in the US.
Moundsville Penitentiary
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During its more than 100 years in operation, the Moundsville Penitentiary in West Virginia was one of America s most violent correctional facilities and the final stop for almost 1,000 criminals. The prisoners lived in cramped quarters, which led to riots. Many men were hanged or killed in the electric chair, while others were murdered by other prisoners. The prison closed in 1995, but according to some, the tortured spirits are still behind bars and in the bowels of the prison and may be seen or heard on a tour.
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