A former almshouse on the campus of Virginia Western Community College is host to a bevy of ghosts.

Today, this nondescript building sits on the campus of Virginia Western Community College southeast of downtown Roanoke. But at one time it was the Roanoke City Almshouse. Built in 1925 on the former Persinger Farm, the almshouse served Roanoke’s homeless and indigent population for several decades. In theory, it was a place where they could find food and shelter and be cared for at public expense. In practice, almshouses were often poorly maintained with substandard, even dangerous living conditions. Since being purchased by the community college, visitors report seeing lights and shadowy figures, and hearing noises at night when no one is supposed to be inside. Two campus policemen reportedly encountered a “strange old man” who vanished when they confronted him. #paranormal #virginia #ghost #haunted #supernatural #spooky #creepy #ghoststories