Welcome to “Spirits of Benson”

A Self-Guided Historical Ghost Tour

As the sun sets over the charming town of Benson, North Carolina, the veil between worlds grows thin. Downtown Benson, with its rich history and quaint architecture, harbors secrets and stories of the past. Join us on a spine-tingling journey through some of the most haunted sites in town. Join us on a fascinating journey through downtown Benson's most haunted and historic sites. This self-guided tour explores the town's rich architectural heritage, delves into its captivating history, and uncovers the eerie tales of ghostly encounters and paranormal activity. If you complete the route walking, you can expect it to take 55-60 minutes.

Where history meets mystery, Benson, founded in 1874, boasts an impressive collection of late 19th and early 20th-century buildings, each with its own unique story. Every site on this tour has been carefully selected to showcase the town's cultural and historical significance. This self-guided tour will lead you to sites of reported paranormal activity, gruesome events, and unexplained occurrences. From the eerie shadows in historic homes to the haunted halls of historic buildings, you'll uncover the dark side of Benson's history.

In collaboration with—Salvaged Heirlooms, Heirloom Haunts Paranormal Podcast, Elevate Benson and Johnston County Visitors Bureau.

Rules and Warnings:

• Conduct the tour at your own pace, but beware of closing hours and private property.
• Be respectful of the sites and their histories.

• Trigger Warning: The following content contains sensitive and potentially disturbing themes, including: Infidelity and relationship trauma, suicide, Death, grief, and loss. If you are easily triggered or disturbed by these topics, please proceed with caution.

*l understand that I will be participating in the “Spirits of Benson” A Self-Guided Historical Ghost Tour. I am fully aware that this tour involves walking on uneven ground and may include pathways, sidewalks, or trails that are not uniformly flat. I acknowledge that these conditions may pose certain risks and challenges. I acknowledge that by choosing to participate in the walking ghost tour, I hereby release and discharge “Spirits of Benson” A Self-Guided Historical Ghost Tour, its employees, guides, and affiliates from any liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or harm that may occur during the tour. 

Embark on this chilling adventure and discover the haunted heart of Benson. Scroll down for the map and click on links for the audio tour.

Benson Ghost Tour intro.
1. William Daniel Boon House—Rose and Graham Funeral Home 301 West Main Street
2. Walton Johnson House—Massengill Residence 211 West Main Street
3. Benton Square Corner of Hwy 301 and Main Street
4. Sherrill Drug Company—Southern Diamond Company—112 West Main Street
5. C. T. Johnson Building—Salvaged Heirlooms 103 West Main Street
6. Rose and Co. Furniture Funeral Store—Benson Museum of Local History 104 West Main Street
7. Farmers Commercial Bank—Mary Duncan Public Library 100 West Main Street
8. Former Town Hall— Dr. Morgan Moore Family Dentistry 105 South East Railroad Street
9. J. F. Woodall Store—Morgan’s On Main 119 East Main Street
10. Former Benson Baptist Church—Booth Residence 218 West Church Street
11. Benson Baptist Church 200 West Church Street
12. C. T. Johnson House—Former Macon Hotel 109 Northwest Railroad Street
13. Benson Elementary School—Current Town Hall/W.J. Barefoot Auditorium 303 East Church Street

Click on the map icons and follow the stops on Google Maps, whether walking or driving.