Haunted stories tell history of people, places in Morgan County

by Lisa Schauer

Searching for ghosts in Morgan County leads to a trip through time. Each story holds clues about the places and the people who’ve lived here.

Actually seeing a ghost is quite rare, according to experts like Susan Sheppard, who leads ghost tours in Parkersburg.

According to Sheppard, most people experience hauntings in other ways, such as the sound of a door opening or closing; distinct smells, such as perfume or cigar smoke;…