Post by auntym on Feb 26, 2012 16:21:56 GMT -6
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The Haunted Morrison Lodge #76
February 26th, 2012
During the Thirty-First Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky in 1823, charters were ordered for two new lodges. One of those Lodges would be the Morrison Lodge #76. It was not until 1860 that the Morrison Lodge was incorporated. The lodge has played a big part in history over the years. Today the haunted Morrison Lodge is still sharing its past with many claims of paranormal activity.
It is thought that the lodge got its name from Colonel James Morrison. Morrison was a veteran of the American Revolution and held several respectable in Lexington. He died just a few months before the charters were issued.
During the Civil War, Kentucky had been abandoned and occupied by Union Troops. In December, 1862, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan set out to disrupt the Union supply lines in the area. He and his 3,500 troops marched towards a 500 foot span of wood above Sulfur Fork at Muldraugh Hill on the L&N Railroad line.
They accomplished their objective of burning down the trestle before the 10 day raid into Kentucky was rebuked by the Union rear guard and eventually General Morgan was run out the county but by then numerous casualties mounted on both sides.
The Morrison Lodge was struck by at least one cannon ball during the battle. It was also used by Confederates to hold Union prisoners. The prisoners were pardoned the very next day. There is also the possibility the lodge was used as a temporary field hospital as well.
There have been a lot of paranormal claims coming out of the Morrison Lodge as well. A male figure has been seen standing on the first landing of the stairway leading to the main hall. The landing has a window that faces towards were the battle took place. Some wonder if this could have been a soldier still standing guard.
Another apparition, this time of a woman has been reported as well. There is also a report of a child, this account comes from J.C. Lanford who is pointing together a book about the Lodge:
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The Haunted Morrison Lodge #76
February 26th, 2012
During the Thirty-First Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky in 1823, charters were ordered for two new lodges. One of those Lodges would be the Morrison Lodge #76. It was not until 1860 that the Morrison Lodge was incorporated. The lodge has played a big part in history over the years. Today the haunted Morrison Lodge is still sharing its past with many claims of paranormal activity.
It is thought that the lodge got its name from Colonel James Morrison. Morrison was a veteran of the American Revolution and held several respectable in Lexington. He died just a few months before the charters were issued.
During the Civil War, Kentucky had been abandoned and occupied by Union Troops. In December, 1862, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan set out to disrupt the Union supply lines in the area. He and his 3,500 troops marched towards a 500 foot span of wood above Sulfur Fork at Muldraugh Hill on the L&N Railroad line.
They accomplished their objective of burning down the trestle before the 10 day raid into Kentucky was rebuked by the Union rear guard and eventually General Morgan was run out the county but by then numerous casualties mounted on both sides.
The Morrison Lodge was struck by at least one cannon ball during the battle. It was also used by Confederates to hold Union prisoners. The prisoners were pardoned the very next day. There is also the possibility the lodge was used as a temporary field hospital as well.
There have been a lot of paranormal claims coming out of the Morrison Lodge as well. A male figure has been seen standing on the first landing of the stairway leading to the main hall. The landing has a window that faces towards were the battle took place. Some wonder if this could have been a soldier still standing guard.
Another apparition, this time of a woman has been reported as well. There is also a report of a child, this account comes from J.C. Lanford who is pointing together a book about the Lodge:
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