Officer’s Quarters
Built in the 1850s, the first post hospital was named the Carleton House, after Colonel James Carleton. More than one hundred fifty years ago, a woman named Charlotte gave birth to a stillborn son; she died a few days later. Angry that her son did not receive a proper burial, Charlotte still haunts the building. Now used as a residence for officers and their families, many have reported strange happenings. Some families claim that their pets go berserk during the night, while others report a cold spot affectionately known as “Charlotte’s Corner.” Legend has it that this spot is located near the staircase that once led to the morgue. Some have even seen Charlotte, who is described as a tall, beautiful blonde who wears long flowing gowns.
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Comment by karie-anne blais | 11.1.2005 | 1:26 pm
hey i used to live on fort huachuca but ive never been to the carleton house could you give a location it sounds instering did anything else happen there or near there thanks for the artical if you post anymore stores please give more detail thanks by
Comment by laurel | 02.19.2006 | 7:42 pm
I used to live in a town next to Fort Huachuca, I have always heard of the house. I have driven past it many times. The house is on the road where all the officers homes are. It stands out because all the homes are white and look like construction from the 1930’s-40’s, but this one home is made of huge stones and the construction is defintely from the 1800’s. I’ve been told it was used as a hospital for soldiers fighting the indians in the 1880’s. Never been inside, but just the outside looks pretty spooky.
Comment by george | 04.12.2006 | 4:25 am
I lived on Fort Huachuca 2 times and the house does look spooky. I now live just outside Fort Huachuca and once or twice a week I’m up there and pass that old spooky house.
Comment by beth | 07.14.2006 | 11:47 pm
I think that this story might be true because I believe some ghost do haunt places that they want revenge on. Charlottewanted revenge on the people who didn’t give her son a proper burial.
Comment by 20 year old | 10.9.2006 | 10:59 am
I’ve been in there once. Residual Haunting!
Comment by Sunny | 10.20.2006 | 4:54 pm
This story seems really true. i want to visit it.
Comment by Jaymie | 10.22.2006 | 2:27 pm
WHOO SCARY!!Not…she didnt do harm.You cant be scared if u luv god.
Comment by Amanda & Bubu 4 now | 11.2.2006 | 11:16 pm
WHOO SCARY!!Not…she didnt do harm.You cant be scared if u luv god.I
Comment by Amanda & Bubu 4 now | 11.2.2006 | 11:17 pm
YIKES!I take that back cuz I saw a black cat shadow go past real fast!
Comment by Amanda & Bubu 4 now | 11.2.2006 | 11:17 pm
I lived on the fort for 9 years so it seems like this house has scared me my whole life! And yes, it was used as a hospital for soldiers “back in the day.” If you doubt this one, just go check it out for yourself. Keep in mind people do live there so you can’t go inside, but just going near it will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up! The house is across the street from the parade grounds, and nearby is the fort cemetery and the old courthouse. I was told this courthouse is where criminals were hanged. You gotta see it!
Comment by svaz2003 | 11.5.2006 | 7:11 pm
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Comment by stephen lembcke | 01.5.2007 | 12:04 pm
matt is a *** homo
Comment by stephen lembcke | 01.5.2007 | 12:04 pm
Apparently those posting messages did not read the comments about using correct grammar, capitalization and punctuation. I know of a haunted grade school in Wisconsin and respectfully suggest that it might be a good idea if some responders visited there.
Comment by Eleanor Frawley | 02.3.2007 | 7:44 pm
Spooky
Comment by Brittany Underwood | 03.1.2007 | 5:06 pm
i think this story was very interesting. i wish i could see it but i am in new jersey but it is still fun and spooky to read ghosts storys from different states and countrys. love ya. and have a spooky day
Comment by pumpkin | 07.8.2007 | 11:42 am
I live on ft huachuca and I am trying to figure out exactly which house it is. Can anyone help me?
Comment by Jen | 09.21.2007 | 5:20 pm
I live in Ft. Huachuca when I was a child. Every holiday season they have house tours for all the officers houses (they are all historical buildings). I believe the Carlton House is not the only haunted house of the officers homes. Check out local websites for the officers house tour schedule.
Comment by Samantha FitzGerald | 09.27.2007 | 5:20 pm
I know this place well. When my friend’s dad was a general on post, they used to live in this house. His mother had this hand mirror she used to keep on her dresser in their bedroom. When she looked in it once, she saw the face of another woman, dropping the mirror and breaking it. His mom never used hand mirrors again. I only went into the house once because I heard crying that was unexplainable. The place scared the bejesus out of me, and I have never ventured back to that place, nor will I ever again.
Comment by China Zmuida | 10.9.2007 | 8:44 pm
I now live at Ft. Huachuca and have decided to give thsi a look see as an amateur ghost hunter and will keep the lot of you updated as to my finds.
Comment by SPC Ty Wilson | 10.11.2007 | 1:04 am
Perhaps Eleanor Frawley should take her own advice. She used past tense and present tense in the same sentence.
Comment by RoJo | 10.14.2007 | 12:20 am
I LIVED IN SIERRA VISTA FOR ALL BUT ONE YEAR OF MY LIFE THE MAJORITY OF THE OFFICER HOUSES ARE HAUNTED BUT THAT ONE IS THE MOST. I ALSO HEAR THAT ONE IS ABOUT THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL NOT BE REMODLED…THERE ARE ALOT OF PLACES ON POST THAT ARE HAUNTED.
Comment by MARY CORONEO | 03.27.2008 | 9:23 pm
ok, as for carleton house the tales of activity you’ve all stated are correct, however; those who believe the house will not be remodeled may be shocked to learn that the house is currently under renovation.
The activity in question was most notably documentd by Col. Strom (ret) a former resident who still works on the post as a civilian.
Many of the homes and buildings on fort huachuca are supposedly haunted. Not just from the activities of the army throughout history, but from the numerous indian wars that occured throughout the region prior to the post being established in 1888.
Comment by nick | 04.3.2008 | 6:41 pm