LOCATION FILE
Vaile Mansion
FOLLOWIndependence, MO
DIRECTIONS →OVERVIEW
A 31-room Second Empire mansion built in 1881 for Colonel Harvey Vaile, noted for its painted ceilings and early plumbing; his wife Sophia died in the house in 1883 and Vaile later lived there alone.
REPORTED ACTIVITY
Local tradition holds that Sophia's figure has been seen at the windows; the mansion draws paranormal interest and seasonal tours.
VISITING
Open to the public as a house museum operated with the city.
SITE PLAN
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EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Curated references and articles coming soon.
INVESTIGATION RECORD
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COMMUNITY EVIDENCE
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