Haunted Portsmouth: Ten True Stories from a Haunted River Town

Portsmouth, Ohio, has always been a river town with a long memory — and some memories refuse to stay buried.*In Haunted Portsmouth: Ten True Stories from a Haunted River Town, author Mark H. Roe uncovers the eerie legends, forgotten tragedies, and unexplained encounters that still echo along the Ohio River. From historic streets to shadowed alleyways, these are the stories locals whisper about… and visitors never forget.Step inside the true haunted history of Portsmouth, Ohio, where every chapter reveals a different chilling tale rooted in real locations, real people, and real events. Whether you’re a fan of Ohio ghost stories, haunted river towns, Appalachian folklore, or true paranormal encounters, this collection delivers atmospheric storytelling with a historian’s eye for detail.Inside this book, you’ll discover:• Ghostly encounters tied to Portsmouth’s oldest neighborhoods • Tragic riverfront legends that still haunt the shoreline • Spirits said to linger in historic buildings and forgotten sites • True stories passed down through families, archives, and eyewitness accounts • The darker side of Portsmouth’s past — from unexplained sightings to chilling local lore Each chapter blends documented history, regional folklore, and firsthand accounts, creating a vivid portrait of a town where the past is never truly gone. These aren’t recycled ghost‑tour tales — they’re deeply researched stories that reveal why Portsmouth remains one of Southern Ohio’s most haunted towns.Perfect for readers who love:• Haunted Ohio books • True ghost stories and paranormal nonfiction • Appalachian legends and river‑town mysteries • Local history with a supernatural twist • Road‑trip and regional folklore collections If you enjoy authors like Troy Taylor, James Willis, or the Haunted America series, you’ll feel right at home in the haunted streets of Portsmouth.Turn the page and step into a river town where history lingers, shadows move, and some stories refuse to rest. Read more