Like many cities, El Paso has quite a few historic sites that are filled with paranormal activity. So if you’re into spooky tales and ghost sightings, this list is for you!
El Paso High School
800 E. Schuster Ave. El Paso, TX 79902
Known as the most haunted high school in West Texas, EPHS was founded in 1916 and has had its fair share of ghost sightings and unexplained phenomena. The most famous story associated with this location is that of the ghost of a student who passed away on the campus decades ago. Visitors have reported seeing the departed student roam the halls and her ghost has also made appearances in class photos. There are rumors of a haunted hallway that has been closed off to students for some time now. Legend says this particular hallway randomly fills up with fog and a gooey substance falls from the ceilings.
Concordia Cemetery
3700 Yandell Dr. El Paso, TX 79903
This iconic cemetery is one of El Paso’s most well-known haunted spots. With more than 60,000 people buried there since the 1880s, Concordia is the final resting place for many Texas rangers, Buffalo soldiers, former city officials, etc. Visitors have seen shadow figures and child-sized apparitions lurking around the cemetery for years. Another creepy fact about this location is that infamous serial killer Richard Ramirez, also known as “The Night Stalker,” allegedly used to break into the cemetery at night to perform seances. You can even go on a ghost tour at Concordia.
The Plaza Theatre
125 W. Mills Ave. El Paso, TX 79901
As the oldest theatre in El Paso, the Plaza is not only known for the spectacular performances that take place there but also for the hauntings that have occurred within its walls for almost 100 years. Theatre employees have reported many sightings over the years such as the ghost of a little girl who sits in the back rows and can be heard giggling. There are also reports of the “smoking man” who has allegedly been seen jumping over the balcony.
DeSoto Hotel
309 E. Mills Ave. El Paso, TX 79901
Located in downtown El Paso, the DeSoto Hotel is one of the most haunted locations in the 915. Visitors claim to have been bitten and scratched, and paranormal investigators have captured multiple videos of objects inexplicably moving and recordings of creepy voices coming through during investigations.
Fun fact: The TV show Ghost Adventures traveled to El Paso in 2017 and conducted investigations at both the DeSoto Hotel and Concordia Cemetery. You can watch the episode on Prime Video and Paramount+. You can go on a ghost tour at the DeSoto Hotel too.
Magoffin Home
1120 Magoffin Ave. El Paso, TX 79901
Built in 1875 for former El Paso mayor Joseph Magoffin, this historic site is as beautiful as it is haunted. This location is still operational and offers tours to the public on certain days. During the tour, you can hear all about the home’s historical significance and the paranormal activity that occurs within the home. Get more info here.
Originally published October 2022.
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