My Favorite Monsters of the Lighthouse: Creepy Crawlies and Creatures from Lovecraft
We all know that the Great Old Ones lurk in the foggy depths of coastal lagoons, waiting to drag us into their watery abysse. But what about right here on our doorsteps? What about right inside our own homes? The answer is yes, and it’s a lot creepier than you might think. There are plenty of creepy crawlies lurking around every corner of your home – and they’re not just attracted by the sweet smell of fish guts. The reason these little critters make their home in your lighthouse is much more sinister. Lighthouses aren’t just places where ships can safely dock for the night. They are also beacons for spirits and otherworldly forces, which is why so many stories revolve around strange phenomena taking place within them. After all, who could forget the chilling tale of “the Whistle at Whistle Lake” back in 1904? Or maybe you remember the mysterious deaths that took place at “The Old Lighthouse on Moose Island” back in 1849? There are countless locations across North America that bear witness to some of history’s most macabre events. Which is why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to showcase 17 of North America’s creepiest lighthouses: from deranged murderers and wild animals to cursed spirits and terrifying spiders.
The Ghostly Figure of Edna Bagby
The ghost of Edna Bagby is said to appear on the grounds of the historic lighthouse on Edna Bagby Island, in San Juan County, Washington. The Bagby family moved to the island in 1892. At first, it was just Mrs. Bagby and her daughter, but later, in 1907, the family expanded to include an aunt, one of Mrs. Bagby’s brothers, and his daughter. As more and more people lived on the island, it became difficult to maintain their privacy. Mrs. Bagby had a daughter, Ethel, who was 15 years old at the time of her death. According to island lore, Ethel Bagby was a happy girl who had a close relationship with her mother, but her father was not very fond of her. When Mrs. Bagby died in 1921, Ethel Bagby moved to the island to take care of her dying mother. Ethel had little contact with the rest of the family, and when she died in 1939 at the age of 45, she was buried at the island. Ethel Bagby quickly became one of the most well-known ghosts on the island. Visitors would often see a ghostly figure in black walking the grounds of the lighthouse. Some people said the figure was Ethel’s, some said it was her mother’s, and others said it was a man in a black suit. Many thought it was the ghost of the tragic love story between Edna Bagby and her brother, Charles. Some ghost hunters traveled to Edna Bagby Island and managed to capture footage of the ghostly figure of Ethel Bagby. They said the figure was wearing a black dress and a white shawl. In one of the videos, the figure is seen walking down the stairs of the lighthouse and disappearing in the fog.
The Screaming Lady in San Francisco’s Coit Tower
The Screaming Lady is an apparition that is said to scream from the top of San Francisco’s Coit Tower every evening at 9:19pm. The identity of the lady is still unknown, and it is unclear whether she is a real person or some kind of spirit. There are many different stories about the Screaming Lady, but most of them revolve around her being a woman who was in love with a married man, but he chose his mistress over her. In some versions of the story, the woman hanged herself from the railing of the tower. The Screaming Lady is also connected with the disappearance of the tower’s former caretaker, Alfred Lewis. Lewis had worked on the tower since 1930, but he disappeared while walking down the Embarcadero on his lunch break in November 1937. Lewis’s body was never found, and until recently, he was still listed as a missing person.
The Mysterious Deaths at the Old Lighthouse on Moose Island
The Old Lighthouse on Moose Island is home to a colony of ghost crabs. The ghost crabs are a species of the blue crab, and they are the oldest living creatures on the island. The ghost crabs live only on the Old Lighthouse, which is the only building on the island. They have not been seen anywhere else, and researchers believe they might have been isolated on the island for more than a century. In 2015, a team of researchers from the Smithsonian Institution took DNA samples from the ghost crabs in order to find out more about them. The researchers discovered that the ghost crabs are not actually from the island at all. According to their DNA, the ghost crabs actually came from the Gulf of Maine. What’s even more mysterious is that the ghost crabs have millions of years of evolution left to them. In other words, they are walking time capsules that tell us about the creatures of the past. This discovery suggests that the ghost crabs got stranded on the island a long time ago.
The Wicked Witch of Taunton Point Lighthouse
The Wicked Witch of Taunton Point is a ghost that is said to appear on the grounds of the Taunton Point Lighthouse every evening at 6:30pm. According to local lore, the ghost of a witch haunts the grounds of the lighthouse, and she is waiting for the keeper to arrive. The Taunton Point Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse that has been in service since 1857. The lighthouse is located in a beautiful area that includes the Taunton Point National Wildlife Refuge. The lighthouse is also known for being haunted by the spirit of a young girl who was drowned in a tragic accident. The girl drowned when she fell out of the tower and into the water during a storm. Ever since her death, the lighthouse has been haunted by the girl’s ghost. The ghost of the young girl is said to appear as a pair of eyes that follow the keeper as he walks around the lighthouse.
A Murder Most Foul: An Irishman Hanging at Cape Race’s Old Light
The Old Lighthouse on Cape Race is one of the most famous lighthouses in Canada. It is also said to be haunted by the ghost of an Irishman who was murdered there. The lighthouse was built in 1902 and was the first permanent lighthouse in Cape Race, Newfoundland. It was designed by the famous Canadian architect William Thomas, and it was built using local materials. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1974, and it was replaced by a modern structure that still stands to this day. The old lighthouse was then torn down and converted into a tourist attraction. It now houses a museum and a gift shop, and it also serves as a museum. There are many different stories about the Irishman who haunts the old lighthouse, but the most popular one is probably the one about his murder.
Maps for Lovecraft inspired Cthulhu Tabletop Gaming
The above stories are all inspired by Lovecraftian tales. Feel free to build upon the horror tales in your next adventure. Be sure to use some fun and highly detailed Virtual Tabletop maps when doing so. These maps can be used in Roll20, Foundry and other VTT online settings.
