Franklin Hotel
Background & History
Historical context and known paranormal claims surrounding Franklin Hotel.
Reported haunted hotel in Strawberry Point, IA.
hotel
Strawberry Point, Iowa
Clayton County
February 26, 2026
Open
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Activity Breakdown
Types of documented activity recorded at Franklin Hotel, organized by category.
Visual Activity
Audio Activity
Physical Disturbances
Reported Areas
Specific areas within Franklin Hotel where activity has been documented.
Built in 1903
the Franklin Hotel sits on the corner of Elkader and Mission Streets in Strawberry Point
Iowa. The hotel features a rounded brick facade and remains a notable landmark.
Known Entities
Entities, spirits, and figures that have been identified or reported at Franklin Hotel.
former merchant
Harris Franklin
Lily
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Documented Experiences
Paranormal reports and documented occurrences compiled for Franklin Hotel from archived sources and community investigators.
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Best Times to Visit
Based on investigator reports, these are the most active areas, times, and conditions reported at Franklin Hotel.
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Evening, Late Night
Equipment & Methods
Equipment and investigation methods reported by community investigators at Franklin Hotel.
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Know Before You Go
Important details to help plan your visit or investigation of Franklin Hotel.
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Sources & References
Referenced materials and documentation supporting the Franklin Hotel case file.
Experience Glossary
Detailed descriptions of each type of activity documented at Franklin Hotel.
Apparitions
Definition
A reported visual sighting of a human-like or shadow-like figure without a physical source.
What People Report
Witnesses describe full-body figures, partial forms, or fleeting silhouettes appearing in hallways, doorways, or peripheral vision. These sightings are typically brief and may vanish when directly observed.
Object Manipulations
Definition
Objects reported to move, shift, or fall without visible physical interaction.
What People Report
Items may relocate across rooms, disappear temporarily, or be found in unusual positions. These reports often involve repeated displacement patterns.
Unexplained Footsteps / Knockings
Definition
Clear sounds of footsteps, pacing, or knocking without a visible source.
What People Report
Often reported in empty upper floors, hallways, or sealed rooms, these sounds may follow distinct rhythms or patterns.
Unexplained Sounds
Definition
Unidentifiable noises such as bangs, growls, music, or movement occurring without environmental explanation.
What People Report
These sounds may be isolated or recurring and are frequently reported during periods of heightened activity.
Important Notices
Information in this case file is compiled from public sources and community reports. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Always verify details before visiting, and check with property owners and local or state authorities to confirm access is permitted.
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Phenomena & Experiences
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- Full-Body Apparition reports
- Shadow Figure reports
- EVP reports
- Disembodied Voice reports
- Unexplained Footsteps / Knockings reports
- Poltergeist reports
- Object Manipulation reports
- Cold Spot reports
- EMF Anomaly reports
- Intelligent Haunting reports
- Residual Haunting reports
- Sense of Presence reports
- Phantom Smell reports
- Electronic Disturbance reports
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