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EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 28 MIN

The Haunting of Madison Seminary: The Investigation That Spoke Back — Ep. 27

from State of the Unknown | Documented Hauntings and Real Paranormal Cases Across America · 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 RoomWhether 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 the showState of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast exploring America’s unexplained stories, including reported hauntings, UFO encounters, cryptid sightings, folklore, and modern paranormal cases. Each episode combines careful research, atmospheric storytelling, and reflection on the human questions behind the mystery.👁️‍🗨️ New episodes every Tuesday 📬 Reach out: [email protected]📣 Follow the strange: @stateoftheunknownpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Threads🔍 Want more? Visit stateoftheunknown.com to explore show notes and submit your own story.Share Your TakeHave a theory about this episode? Message me anytime on Instagram @stateoftheunknownpodcast - I read every DM.Some stories don’t stay buried.We go looking anyway.

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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