Oklahoma is a state rich in history, history that extends far past the year the land loved by so many even became a state. Some parts of this history are more interesting than others — in particular, Oklahoma's haunted history. Maybe you've got a long weekend or a summer break, but regardless, if you're looking for an interesting story and something to investigate, try out one of these 10 haunted sites located right here in Oklahoma.

1. Wheelock Mission

Located in the town of Millerton, it was originally used as a school for Choctaw Indians, but later became Wheelock Academy, a school for girls. The legend states that a number of the young girls were beaten and murdered by their instructors. It is said that the bodies of the girls who were beaten to death were buried on the grounds and haunt the place to this day. Many accounts claim that witnesses see the trees and walls bleeding, girls hanging themselves from the roof, girls sitting in chairs, amongst other ghastly things. One reoccurring eye witness account is as follows: a group of teenage girls thought that as a prank, it would be funny to steal a vase from the cemetery on the grounds. When the girls got into the car with the stolen vase, the car wouldn't start, but when they returned the vase to the cemetery, the car started right up. The girls drove away and refused to ever return.

If you think you're up for the adventure, check out the site yourself at: 401 SE Madison Millerton, OK 74745

2. Cain's Ballroom

One of Tulsa's most well-known attraction, Cain's Ballroom is a popular concert venue. Little do most know, it is also home to a number of reported hauntings. Built in 1924, Cain's Ballroom was home to Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys' first regular radio broadcast, and it seems Bob Wills was reluctant to leave--- even after death. His spirit along with a mysterious lady in red is reportedly seen and heard by concert goers and employees alike.

Want to check it out for yourself, and maybe a show while you're at it? Visit: 423 Main St Tulsa, OK 74103

3. Dead Woman's Crossing

This next site is a bridge over Deer Creek, located near Weatherford. The story goes that a man named G.W. Cornell was taking his son across the bridge in late August of 1905 when he stopped his buggy by the creek, only to look down and discover a human skull. Upon closer inspection, the rest of the skeleton, clothed in a tattered dress and wearing what appeared to be a gold wedding ring, were discovered, along with .38 caliber revolver found next to the body. The gun appeared to match the bullet hole found in the skull of the victim. The bones belonged to a local school teacher named Katie DeWitt, who along with her infant daughter were last seen a month earlier when she had filed for divorce and seemingly fled from her cruel husband. While it the case was never solved, Katie's husband inherited her estate and with their daughter, went off the grid. It is reported that Katie can still be heard calling out for her daughter and that if you stand beneath the bridge, you might hear wagon wheels above you.

Weatherford, OK 73096

4. Fort Washita

Built in 1841 by General Zachary Taylor, it was originally designed to protect the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians from the Plains Indians. However, when the Civil War began, the fort was abandoned and then converted into a short-term storage facility and then a hospital. When the war was over, the area was deemed useless and burned to the ground, but ruins of the fort still remain to this day. A headless ghost named "Aunt Jane" is said to haunt the grounds. The story goes that Aunt Jane was a freed slave from the North sent to spy on Confederate soldiers. She was said to have carried $20 worth of gold on her at all times to prove that she was indeed a free woman. When the soldiers caught onto her, they were said to have beheaded her and taken her gold. The soldiers supposedly buried her head and body separately, but decided that stealing her gold was dishonorable and buried it as well. This became known as the Fort Washita Treasure. Several of the land's former owners found themselves leaving under odd circumstances. Charles Colbert owned 32 racing dogs while he lived on the land, but when his dogs started disappearing each night only to reappear the next day, he became convinced something didn't want him there, so he left. The next owner was Dr. Steele, who converted the barracks into his own living quarters and whose daughter reported seeing figures in and around the fort, some of which told her they were angry. After Dr. Steele himself saw a headless figure he and his family were so traumatized by the things they had seen and experienced that they set fire to the barracks and fled.

Interested in finding Aunt Jane for yourself? Check out Fort Washita: 3348 OK-199, Durant, OK 74701

5. Stone Lion Inn Bed & Breakfast

Purchased in 1986 by Becky Luker, she and her two sons converted what had once been funeral home into what is now the Stone Lion Inn Bed & Breakfast. Many visitors to the inn have reported doors opening and closing, footsteps being heard on the back staircase, and toys being played with in the middle of the night. Local legend attribute these paranormal happenings to the home's original owners: the Houghton family. The Houghton's young daughter, some stories name the child as Augusta and others as Irene, allegedly died in the home when she was only eight years old and is said to be the spirit that can be heard playing with toys late at night. After the Houghton family, the 8,000 square foot home was transformed into a funeral home. It is said that a strong male presence can be felt in the basement, which at one point had been a morgue.

Want to check it out for yourself? Book a room at: 1016 W Warner Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044

6. Blue Belle Saloon

Stories of hauntings are nothing new in the town of Guthrie, which is considered by some to be the most haunted town in the state of Oklahoma. It was in the early 1900s that this particular story began to unravel. Madame Miss Lizzie was the owner and operator of Blue Belle Saloon. Two of her girls, Claudia and Estelle were known to help her run things as well. It is said that one night Claudia was beaten to death by a customer and buried inside the saloon. Only a few years later and Miss Lizzie and Estelle were found dead under still unclear circumstances. Visitors and nearby residents have been known to report seeing apparitions of what appear to be Miss Lizzie and her family, as well as hearing women singing, humming, gossiping, and crying.

Want to see it for yourself? Check it out at: 224 W Harrison Ave Guthrie, OK 73044

7. Labadie Mansion

Unfortunately, this next site, located in the town of Copan, is situated on private land, so you won't (at least legally) be able to test this haunting for yourself. However, there are numerous accounts of hauntings surrounding the Ladabie Mansion. The story begins with the a young couple, Frank and Samantha Ladabie, who along with their slave, Enos Parsons moved into the house in the late 1800s. Frank and Samantha desperately wanted to begin a family, but for a long time were unsuccessful. To Frank's delight, Samantha began to show signs of pregnancy, but when the child was born it was obviously half African American. Samantha confessed to having an affair with Enos and Frank, in a fit of rage, shot their slave with a 44 Henry rifle and supposedly dumped his body in the nearby creek. It is said that the body sank to the body and remains there to this day. However, that is not where the story ends. After killing Enos, Frank is said to have delivered the newborn child to its own untimely end. It was in the spring of 1935 that Frank descended into utter madness. Convinced that the spirit of Enos was haunting him, and on April 1 took his Colt pistol and shot Samantha 4 times before turning the gun on himself. When the Colt was discovered it was said to be missing 6 bullets, not 5, and as for the 44 Henry rifle, it was never recovered. It is said that visiting the site causes electronics to suddenly and mysteriously stop working and visitors have reported hearing their names being screamed, strange smells coming from the top of the hill, strange animals running around, and fires being started where the fireplace once stood when visitors left.

8. Skirvin Hotel

Built in 1910 by wealthy oilman W.B. Skirvin, this supposedly haunted hotel is located in Oklahoma City. The legends goes that the hotel became a popular speakeasy during the Prohibition and that it was during this time that Skirvin began an affair with a young house maid. The affair is said to have resulted in a child between the couple and that to prevent a scandal, the maid and child were locked away in a room on the top floor of the hotel. Depressed and locked away from the world, the maid is said to have taken the child and jumped out of a window, ending their lives. While the name of the maid has been lost to time, former employees nicknamed her "Effie" and her spirit is well known. Players for the Oklahoma City Thunder have even reported encounters with Effie during their stays at the Skirvin.

Interested in finding out what all the hubbub is about for yourself? You can book a room at the newly restored hotel, and maybe even catch sight of one of your favorite Thunder players: 1 Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

9. Thunderbird Youth Academy

According to local accounts, years before it became a military school, the Thunderbird Youth Academy was actually an orphanage and when a tornado struck in 1942, many of the orphaned children who lived there perished. The spirits of these children are said to haunt the place to this day. The ghost of a young boy named Hector is said to haunt the third floor platoon building. Local legends vary in the way in which Hector died; some say he was killed by the cook in order to feed other orphans, but others claim he was hung by a custodian. All accounts seem to agree that Hector had been a "difficult" child. There are various accounts of paranormal activities aside from the cases involving Hector. Residents of Thunderbird Youth Academy have reported various cases of lights being turned on and off, seeing a ball rolling across the floor, and figures moving down the hallway. There is also an account of one witness waking to find a young girl standing next to his bed.

Want to check out this site? Visit at: 417 S Elliott St, Pryor, OK 74361

10. Guthrie's Boys Home (Dominion House)

This last site was built in 1923 and was designed as an orphanage. It was here that the legend states an older maid was known for abusing several of the boys, even going as far as murdering a number of them before jumping off the bell tower. The legend also states that a worker hung himself from the home's bell tower for reasons unknown. Curious investigators have reported coming across a young girl who begs for protection, shadows walking down hallways, sounds of children crying and screaming, and unexplained footsteps. While the house had once lied abandoned, it is now a popular wedding venue.

Interested in checking this one out for yourself? Visit at: 602 E College Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044