Paranormal Investigations
Colfax, WA
St. Ignatius Hospital
In 1893, St. Ignatius was the first hospital to serve Whitman County. The first patient was a pneumonia case. In the first month, ten were admitted. Three were released and seven remained. The first death was recorded in June of 1893, when F.E. Martin, a railroad employee, was crushed between railroad cars. He is just one of the ghosts known to walk the halls. The hospital was sold in 1968, but the building stayed open until 2003 and housed developmentally disabled adults in the bottom floors. All that remains now are the spirits of the past.
The Ellis Building was built in 1893. It housed Long's Variety Store for years and then different retail stores over the years. It is now the Colfax Mercantile. The upstairs was a hotel, boarding house and a half way house over the years. Public and Private investigations available. The business below can hear running, little kids laughing, doors slam and have seen things in the hallways.
The Perkins House is owned by the Historical Society. It was built in 1886 by the founder of Colfax, James Perkins. Bring up to 6 people on your private investigation. Public tours available also.
Equipment provided if needed.
Shadow figures have been seen, doors open, running down the stairs is heard, piano plays on its own and voices have been captured.
Haunted Weekend - all 3 location
Investigate all three locations: 4-hour investigations each night. Perkins House and Hotel - 2 hours at each location. St. Ignatius Hospital - 4-hour investigation. Friday night half the group will start at St. Ignatius and half at Perkins House/Hotel. Saturday night the groups will swap locations.