| Springvilla Mansion Opelika, AL |
History of Springvilla Mansion
Springvilla Mansion. Built in 1850 by Horace King for Plantation owner Penn Younge. Long before the days of slavery and the
Younge family plantation many Native American tribes flocked to this place due to it's high energy levels. The Native
Americans who lived here before the Younge family called it "Opelika"..Meaning little Swamp. Indian Burial sites stem just up
the road a stretch from the actual house. Long forgotten and undisturbed they remain untouched and hidden unless you know
where to look....
The area itself is high in Quartz and Lime. Making it a text-book hot spot for paranormal activity. You can literally walk across
the ground and find handfuls of quartz crystal. You can find out more on how environment contributes a haunting by clicking
here.
Reports of everything from feeling overwhelmingly sick upon the step to being pushed from that particular step have been
reported. Also while I was in the process of talking with the owners of the mansion I was informed of a camp counselor who
had a frightening experience one night at the mansion. It was stated that after a camping trip had been cut short do to a power
outage. Campers staying over inside the mansion where bussed back into town by a Mr. Harrellson and his counselor. The
counselor went back inside the mansion to make sure that no one had left anything behind. Upon sending the counselor
known as "Magic Mike" back inside Mr. Harrellson (Director of Opelika Parks and Rec.) called for him many times and after
several failed attempts Mr. Harrellson went inside to find him. Magic Mike was apparently setting in the floor, pale faced, crying
and scared to death at what he had just witnessed. He stated to Mr. Harrellson later on that he had seen and heard a man
playing the piano inside the building. At that time there was no piano in the house. Nor was anyone supposed to be inside the
house.
The Legend of Springvilla Mansion
The legend of Springvilla Mansion tells us that Penn Younge was not very liked by his slaves. It was said that he was cruel
and uncaring towards the slaves that worked so hard to serve his family. Apparently one evening after Penn Younge was to
retire to his bedroom for the evening, as he walked upstairs, while turning the small, spiral, staircase one of the slaves hidden
inside a cubby hole cut out of the wall, jumped out onto Mr. Younge and decapitated and killed him. No one really knows the
name of the slave that supposedly killed his master but to this day the 13th step of the staircase inside the mansion is reported
to have paranormal activity.
Investigations of Springvilla Mansion
The Alabama Paranormal Research Team has investigated Springvilla Mansion numerous times. We hold it dear to our hearts
since it's our local haunted house. The building is in very poor condition but seems to be holding up. Bat's, Insect, and an
already spooky structure make for your text book haunted house. The Legends of Springvilla may be "Legends" however our
team has discovered some information that helps to validate our evidence from Springvilla. Located in the Opelika City Library
archives our historian and investigator John Mark Poe has found that indeed there has been some tragedy associated with
Springvilla. Many years ago 3 small girls drown in what was once a 30 acre lake located on the property. Our team has
consistently gotten EVP's of these young girls for several years now. Also the apparition of a man, and small blond head boy
have been seen here. While we have not yet been able to document the man we have video footage of what appears to be a
small blond haired boy looking inside the house from the outside.
Audio Evidence
APRT has several EVP's from Springvilla Mansion and it's surrounding grounds. See more EVP's from Springvilla on the EVP
page.
Springvilla Mansion. Built in 1850 by Horace King for Plantation owner Penn Younge. Long before the days of slavery and the
Younge family plantation many Native American tribes flocked to this place due to it's high energy levels. The Native
Americans who lived here before the Younge family called it "Opelika"..Meaning little Swamp. Indian Burial sites stem just up
the road a stretch from the actual house. Long forgotten and undisturbed they remain untouched and hidden unless you know
where to look....
The area itself is high in Quartz and Lime. Making it a text-book hot spot for paranormal activity. You can literally walk across
the ground and find handfuls of quartz crystal. You can find out more on how environment contributes a haunting by clicking
here.
Reports of everything from feeling overwhelmingly sick upon the step to being pushed from that particular step have been
reported. Also while I was in the process of talking with the owners of the mansion I was informed of a camp counselor who
had a frightening experience one night at the mansion. It was stated that after a camping trip had been cut short do to a power
outage. Campers staying over inside the mansion where bussed back into town by a Mr. Harrellson and his counselor. The
counselor went back inside the mansion to make sure that no one had left anything behind. Upon sending the counselor
known as "Magic Mike" back inside Mr. Harrellson (Director of Opelika Parks and Rec.) called for him many times and after
several failed attempts Mr. Harrellson went inside to find him. Magic Mike was apparently setting in the floor, pale faced, crying
and scared to death at what he had just witnessed. He stated to Mr. Harrellson later on that he had seen and heard a man
playing the piano inside the building. At that time there was no piano in the house. Nor was anyone supposed to be inside the
house.
The Legend of Springvilla Mansion
The legend of Springvilla Mansion tells us that Penn Younge was not very liked by his slaves. It was said that he was cruel
and uncaring towards the slaves that worked so hard to serve his family. Apparently one evening after Penn Younge was to
retire to his bedroom for the evening, as he walked upstairs, while turning the small, spiral, staircase one of the slaves hidden
inside a cubby hole cut out of the wall, jumped out onto Mr. Younge and decapitated and killed him. No one really knows the
name of the slave that supposedly killed his master but to this day the 13th step of the staircase inside the mansion is reported
to have paranormal activity.
Investigations of Springvilla Mansion
The Alabama Paranormal Research Team has investigated Springvilla Mansion numerous times. We hold it dear to our hearts
since it's our local haunted house. The building is in very poor condition but seems to be holding up. Bat's, Insect, and an
already spooky structure make for your text book haunted house. The Legends of Springvilla may be "Legends" however our
team has discovered some information that helps to validate our evidence from Springvilla. Located in the Opelika City Library
archives our historian and investigator John Mark Poe has found that indeed there has been some tragedy associated with
Springvilla. Many years ago 3 small girls drown in what was once a 30 acre lake located on the property. Our team has
consistently gotten EVP's of these young girls for several years now. Also the apparition of a man, and small blond head boy
have been seen here. While we have not yet been able to document the man we have video footage of what appears to be a
small blond haired boy looking inside the house from the outside.
Audio Evidence
APRT has several EVP's from Springvilla Mansion and it's surrounding grounds. See more EVP's from Springvilla on the EVP
page.
 | This first EVP we believe says my name (Faith). Kind of | |
| scary but it doesn't surprise me since I have been visiting the location since I was a little girl. Listen as an unseen whispers says "Hey Faith" |
| The second EVP was captured in the same location. | |
| Investigator Michelle Smith says "I saw you" referring to a dark figure that appeared beside her and investigator John Mark, when a strange voice emerges from the rustling leaves. |
Photo and Video Evidence
NEW !! This most recent video clip from Springvilla Mansion was captured on one of the many investigations by APRT. A
former interview with Bill Harrelson of Opelika Parks and Rec. and Director Faith Serafin revealed a camp councilor who once
saw the ghost of person playing the piano in the downstairs foyer of the old Yonge mansion. The Alabama Paranormal
Research Team was fortunate to capture evidence of this possible pianist ghost.
-The second video may be evidence of a small boy we have heard reports of from Springvilla. This may be some of our most
compelling evidence. The reports we have heard of a small boy who roams the property were very few but our evidence in
this video helps to validate the claims, as the apparition in this video seems to be looking into the window of the house from
the outside.
NEW !! This most recent video clip from Springvilla Mansion was captured on one of the many investigations by APRT. A
former interview with Bill Harrelson of Opelika Parks and Rec. and Director Faith Serafin revealed a camp councilor who once
saw the ghost of person playing the piano in the downstairs foyer of the old Yonge mansion. The Alabama Paranormal
Research Team was fortunate to capture evidence of this possible pianist ghost.
-The second video may be evidence of a small boy we have heard reports of from Springvilla. This may be some of our most
compelling evidence. The reports we have heard of a small boy who roams the property were very few but our evidence in
this video helps to validate the claims, as the apparition in this video seems to be looking into the window of the house from
the outside.
Non Paranormal photos and information
The Alabama Paranormal Research Team has been fortunate enough to have Auburn University Student and Emmy Award Winner
Carrie Williams come on investigation with us at Springvilla. Carrie Williams has found a passion for the paranormal and is the
reporter behind "Pod casting the Paranormal" She has featured our team on several of her pod cast. Go to Pod casting the
Paranormal.
The Alabama Paranormal Research Team has been fortunate enough to have Auburn University Student and Emmy Award Winner
Carrie Williams come on investigation with us at Springvilla. Carrie Williams has found a passion for the paranormal and is the
reporter behind "Pod casting the Paranormal" She has featured our team on several of her pod cast. Go to Pod casting the
Paranormal.
Springvilla Haunted Mansion from Eagle Eye TV on Vimeo.
| Springvilla Park and the Opelika Parks and Rec. hosted the "Trail of Terror" haunted house and hayride every year at the Springvilla Park located at: SpringVilla Park 1474 Lee Road 148 Opelika, Alabama 36804 For Prices and directions click here Come on out this Fall Season and experience one of the Souths most haunted locations. Walk threw an actual haunted house where the murder of Penn Younge was said to have taken place and experience the haunts and haints that reside in Springvilla Mansion. Them find your way threw the GIANT maze and take a ride on the trail of terror. Wana see more? Click here to take a virtual tour of the Trail of Terror Experience! |
