EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 28 MIN
The Haunting of Madison Seminary: The Investigation That Spoke Back — Ep. 27
from State of the Unknown | Documentary Stories of Real Unexplained Encounters · host Robert Barber
In the quiet town of Madison, Ohio sits a building with nearly two centuries of history and more than a few secrets. Once a school, a Civil War widows’ home, and later a state-run institution, Madison Seminary has become one of the most haunted locations in Ohio. In this episode, host Robert Barber explores the history and hauntings of the Seminary, including the Civil War wing watched over by Elizabeth Stiles, the shrine-like bedroom of Sarah who asked for money, and the top-floor Asylum where a presence known as the Surgeon is said to linger. You will also hear about Robert’s own late-night investigation in the Seminary’s basement, where a K2 meter seemed to respond to questions and where the silence carried a weight all its own. 🕯️ EVP Recordings Featured in This Episode: • “Make It Stop” – Captured in the Surgeon’s Room • Unintelligible Voices – Captured in Sarah’s Room Whether you believe in ghosts or simply in the echoes of history, Madison Seminary stands as a place where both still seem to be alive. Support State of the Unknown If you enjoy the show and would like to help support it, you can become a Sasquatch Supporter for $3 a month. Your support helps cover the costs of researching and producing the show, website hosting, distribution, and helping more people discover State of the Unknown. Membership is completely optional, and the show remains free for everyone. Become a Sasquatch Supporter on Patreon 🔍 New episodes every Tuesday 🌐 Visit stateoftheunknown.com for show notes and to submit your own story. 📬 Questions, theories, or story ideas? Reach out at [email protected] or @stateoftheunknownpodcast. Some stories don’t stay buried. We go looking anyway.
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In the quiet town of Madison, Ohio sits a building with nearly two centuries of history and more than a few secrets. Once a school, a Civil War widows’ home, and later a state-run institution, Madison Seminary has become one of the most haunted locations in Ohio. In this episode, host Robert Barber explores the history and hauntings of the Seminary, including the Civil War wing watched over by Elizabeth Stiles, the shrine-like bedroom of Sarah who asked for money, and the top-floor Asylum whe...
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