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The Duke’s House

Raleigh, North Carolina

Built in the 1920’s for a wealthy tobacco executive, this house was once the site of extremely lavish parties. People would get very drunk and then drive home. One night in 1927, it is said that a car carrying three young women and their driver ran off the Ashe Bridge, crashing onto the train tracks below. The three women and their driver died instantly-the latter being decapitated. It is said that the three women can still be seen on the “Duke’s” front porch, waiting for him to answer the door. The driver is said to still wander the tracks in search of his head.

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The saddness says:

February 17, 2007, 3:10 pm

:)

Heath says:

March 5, 2007, 7:58 pm

hey, this sounds like bull, i live in raleigh, and never have i heard of this. If you want to see some real ghosts go to clarkton, nc and check out brown marsh church or heart beat bridge in whiteville!

jessika says:

March 6, 2007, 4:42 pm

I am in RAleigh and would love to know where this place is!

loco says:

August 20, 2007, 5:04 pm

Just goes to show you that if you drink and drive you could really loose your head…and a possible piece of tail!

KeithBullin says:

August 31, 2007, 12:47 pm

The Duke House in Myers Park in Charlotte is called White Oaks and it was haunted by the ghost of its former owner, Jon Avery who returned to meet his lover for at least two years after his death. They had planned to meet, after a decision to end their relationship, in one years time whether dead or alive, and to meet at 10 minutes to midnight. Mr Avery died and the young lady returned bringing a friend although she was unaware of his passing. At 10 to midnight nothing happened, but after a few minutes she heard soft footsteps ‘like a whisper’. He came towards her and passed through her, she heard his voice softly say “Dead or Alive”. Later she learned that his dying words were “Dead or alive? Will I make it?” She returned again a year later and he again appeared. After this she never returned to White Oaks and his spirit has not been seen since. this was before Dukes ownership of the mansion.

jocelyn says:

September 27, 2007, 3:50 pm

wow this really sounds interesting, um.. i’ve really never been looking for ghost stories really never believed in them, but i’m in game designing class and i want to make a game that has to do with real live ghost stories so plz tell me if there true so email me at Jaws Ferr@aol.com thanks so much have a wonderful say =) sincerly yours Jaws =)

jocelyn says:

September 27, 2007, 3:52 pm

hey its me jocelyn again rofl i didn’t say my emial name right to contact me so its joceferr91@aol.com
well thanks ttyl =)

Just Relocated says:

October 13, 2007, 9:48 pm

I just relocated to Raleigh and I am interested in knowing where the bridge is – even if the house has been torn down.

Raleighite says:

October 21, 2007, 2:31 pm

The house in question was probably the Cox-Wynne house. It was built in 1858 and was originally owned by William Boylan. In 1896, Gen. William Ruffin Cox bought the property (in fact, Cox Ave was created as an alternate entrance to the property). In the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, the Wynne family purchased the house. It was demolished in 1967.
The bridge is located on Ashe Ave, about a block north of Pullen Park. Anyone wanting to go there late at night should be more wary of running into a living person rather than a dead one.

Leann says:

October 26, 2007, 12:17 pm

The Duke homestead is located of of I-85 North in Durham. You can go to the Duke website and look up the history of the Dukes. :) Happy Haunting~~

Joe Assault says:

December 4, 2007, 5:29 pm

Yah the only thing you are going to see down there is tag artists and homeless dudes. I do some painting myself so I’m always on those tracks, no ghost.

niyelle says:

April 25, 2008, 9:52 am

omg i live in raleigh nprht carolina i swar i hope dat is not true…i be thinkinkg that maybe i have some kind of sprirts in my home…dis is very scary stuff!!

jeremy says:

April 30, 2008, 7:46 am

…Your all gay.

James says:

May 25, 2008, 9:11 pm

If anyone ever wants to check any of these stories out I’d like to get a group together or something.
pure_greatness2u@yahoo.com

da bombs says:

June 24, 2008, 8:55 pm

Dat was like so freaky man. but i would like 2 c da no headed person man. dat would like b soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo rad dudes.

hmm says:

September 29, 2008, 1:53 pm

I’m indonesian,this kinda thing r usual 4 us,btw i seen ghost with no torso in my house (i have some talent to see those things from my ancestor)…and i know some of western people had this ability…wanna tips?…just goin alone or 3 never 2 or 4 but 1 is the best…and always at 10pm to 4 am which are the best time 2 see ghost.

Krystal says:

October 17, 2008, 9:04 am

Yes these people are not lying… My boyfriend took me to see it because i love scary thing .i didnt belive it at first then going down the main hallway something cold rubbed up against me. and i stood frozzed going in the master bed room i heard some woman crying. You should see it for your self. Very crazy!! IF YOUR IN TO THIS SORT OF THING

hmm says:

October 19, 2008, 11:24 pm

If u guys wanna see ghost,there’s shaman who can call these “ghost” in my country,but believe me,sometimes those “ghost” won’t go away…& just following u everywhere…my cousin friends once play “jalangkung/ouija” & just right after playing it,a ghost follow her even in school but because the teacher also had ability 2 see & healing that’s ghost go away finally.

badass says:

October 21, 2008, 11:54 am

All you dumb people that say you lived here all your life and have never heard or seen the ghost. Does not mean it isn’t true. Come on people get real with your life.

Kenny says:

November 9, 2008, 9:55 pm

I am doing a research paper on paranormal phenomenon, where is this place and how do i get there

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