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Where it is
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The record
A stone tavern built in 1779 (also known as the Old Stone Tavern) in the Bardstown Historic District of Bardstown, Kentucky, across from the historic Nelson County Courthouse - one of the oldest taverns in Kentucky and, by tradition, continuously operating since it opened. A former stagecoach stop that hosted many notable travelers, including outlaw Jesse James. On the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP #73000822, 1973). It operates today as a restaurant with a five-room bed and breakfast.
Field reports
Reported phenomena
Logged by the host and by previous investigators. Reported, not verified.
- Reported · Jesse James is said to have fired his gun at an apparition during a stay, leaving bullet holes still visible in a painting and the wall - a frequently cited, tangible piece of the tavern's lore.
- Reported · Guests and staff report footsteps, disembodied voices, and apparitions - including a 'lady in white' and a man in a long coat on the upper floor.
- Reported · Doors reported opening and closing on their own; objects said to move.
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Evidence
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