haunt of the month
September 2026
Durant, Oklahoma
Fort Washita and the Ghost of Aunt Jane
Durant, Oklahoma
I love a good ghost story, but an old fort in Oklahoma with a headless woman wandering around looking for something she lost? Okay, you have my attention.
Fort Washita was built in 1842 and has seen plenty of history over the years, including the Civil War. Today, the old buildings and ruins are still there, and somewhere along the way, the fort also became home to one of Oklahoma’s stranger ghost stories.
Her name is Aunt Jane.
According to legend, Jane lived near Fort Washita and was rumored to have money hidden somewhere on the property. Eventually, a group of thieves came looking for it and demanded that she tell them where it was.
She refused.
So they killed her.
Actually, they beheaded her.
Because apparently robbing the poor woman wasn’t enough.
The story says her remains were buried or scattered somewhere around the fort, and whatever happened to her hidden money seems to have remained a mystery.
Jane, however, apparently wasn’t going anywhere.
Over the years, people have claimed to see the apparition of a woman around Fort Washita, and some versions of the story say she still wanders the property searching for what was taken from her.
Her money?
Her head?
At this point, I’d probably be looking for both.
But this is where the story gets even weirder.
There’s an old tale that Aunt Jane’s spirit once attached itself to a young girl who lived nearby. The girl’s family reportedly believed Jane had actually possessed her, and the ordeal finally ended after the girl’s mother began praying.
Now, how much of Aunt Jane’s story is true and how much has been added over the years, who knows. That’s pretty much the case with every good ghost story.
What we do know is that people have been telling the story of Aunt Jane for generations, and apparently she isn’t quite ready to be forgotten.
Fort Washita is still there today, which means you can actually walk the grounds where her story began.
Would I go?
Absolutely.
Would I go wandering around the ruins looking for Aunt Jane after dark?
Absolutely not.
And if you ever happen to see a headless woman wandering around Fort Washita looking for her missing money, I’d probably just keep walking.
If she asks where it is, you don’t know me.
Happy Hauntings,
Niki Gregory 👻🖤
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Haunt Of The Month:
Miss Molly’s Hotel
Fort Worth, TX
The oldest bed and breakfast in Fort Worth. Established in 1910. Originally called the Palace Rooms.
Miss Molly’s Hotel has a long history. From fleeting glimpses of the “Wild West” as a speak easy and bordello, to its long history as a boarding house and now, a hotel. Miss Molly’s has had many souls pass through over the decades. Some, (in death) have stayed around wandering about the hotel. I have personally witnessed and recorded paranormal activity on multiple visits over the years.
Intelligent voice recordings- Lights flickering – Power surges, turning off equipment- Knocks inside cabinets- Doors slamming— this is a highly active hotel.
If you are coming to Fort Worth and plan to visit the Stockyards, Miss Molly’s is a ghost hunters must see! Each room has its own theme.
While there has been activity throughout the entire hotel, I have had the most experiences in: Miss Josie’s Room, The Cattleman’s Room and The Cowboy’s Room. If you stay or have stayed at this location, I’d love to hear about your experiences!
Happy Hauntings!
-Niki
