Ghosts of the Quad Cities

A haunted history of this Midwestern region filled with supernatural lore . . . Includes photos!

Divided by state lines and the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities share a common haunted heritage. If anything, the seam that runs through the region is especially rife with spirits, from the Black Angel of Moline's Riverside Cemetery to the spectral Confederate POWs of Arsenal Island.

Of course, the city centers have their own illustrious supernatural residents—the Hanging Ghost occupies D...