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Haunted Lorain County, Haunted America

From its founding in 1856, Lorain County has been the scene of countless unexplained events and eerie sightings. What really happened down in Swift Hollow nearly a century ago?


Just who is that man in the brown coat and hat lingering around the stage of the Lorain Palace Theatre? Who are the shadow people dancing in the light of the fire down in Smugglers Den? And what was the source of the screams that chased a North Ridgeville family from their home in the dead of night? Join local author Eric Defibaugh on a quest to answer these questions and more about Lorain County's ghostly history.

Eric Defibaugh

Eric Defibaugh is a lifelong resident of Lorain County. An avid student of history and a passionate explorer of natural wonders, he has traveled extensively throughout North America seeking adventure and knowledge. Together with his wife, Judy, he owns Scarlet Transportation & Adventure Tours, a tour bus company that focuses on history and attractions in Lorain County and all of Ohio. Growing up listening to Art Bell, he has kept an open mind about the supernatural and has dedicated a significant amount of time researching the stories and legends of his home state. Haunted Lorain County is his first book.

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