THE KEA MILLLocation: Murrieta, CA
Accessibility: Closed to Trespassing Constructed: 1918 |
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Built almost a century ago, the KEA Mill quietly resides in the Historic Downtown Section of Murrieta, California. Originally built in 1918 for local farmers to store their grain in bulk before transporting the goods to Los Angeles, the KEA Mill has since become known as one of the most haunted places in California. Others include the Point Sur Lighthouse, The Queen Mary, and the Preston Castle.
Standing 100 feet tall, the concrete grain elevator continued to operate into the 1970s before closing down. The Old Mill quickly became a popular subject for locals itching to explore the eerie landmark and was boarded up in 1991. Looming over the quaint homes in the area, the KEA Mill is speculated by many as being haunted by ghosts, particularly the spirit of a little girl in a blue dress. Legend has it, adventurers visiting the KEA Mill at night see a little girl in a blue dress in the window at the top of the Mill. She is said to be giggling, screaming, or sometimes shrieking and instills a sense of dread and sadness to those who dare to come close.
Of course, the KEA Mill has endured 100 years, a scorching fire, and numerous trespassers in search of paranormal activity, but remains a staple in the history of Murrieta. City officials have plans to construct the KEA mill into part of Pioneer Park, perhaps as a restaurant or attraction. However, the KEA Mill has had a tendency to thwart such plans and continues to stand alone. Though we cannot recommend you visit the site yourself since it is off limits to trespassers, we hope you'll join us as we explore the history of the Haunted Kea Mill.
Standing 100 feet tall, the concrete grain elevator continued to operate into the 1970s before closing down. The Old Mill quickly became a popular subject for locals itching to explore the eerie landmark and was boarded up in 1991. Looming over the quaint homes in the area, the KEA Mill is speculated by many as being haunted by ghosts, particularly the spirit of a little girl in a blue dress. Legend has it, adventurers visiting the KEA Mill at night see a little girl in a blue dress in the window at the top of the Mill. She is said to be giggling, screaming, or sometimes shrieking and instills a sense of dread and sadness to those who dare to come close.
Of course, the KEA Mill has endured 100 years, a scorching fire, and numerous trespassers in search of paranormal activity, but remains a staple in the history of Murrieta. City officials have plans to construct the KEA mill into part of Pioneer Park, perhaps as a restaurant or attraction. However, the KEA Mill has had a tendency to thwart such plans and continues to stand alone. Though we cannot recommend you visit the site yourself since it is off limits to trespassers, we hope you'll join us as we explore the history of the Haunted Kea Mill.