Have you ever noticed that the ceilings of the large porches on many old southern homes are painted a soft blue-green? In fact, it’s a color often referred to by old-timers as “Haint Blue.” Haint is a variation of the word “haunt,” and the color got its name from the belief that it could ward off any haints that might be lurking around the house. For those who are not steeped in the lexicon of the paranormal, haints are lost souls, or the restless spirits of the dead. And it seems that even Walkertown might have a few of them. While writing the pictorial history of Walkertown published by Arcadia Press, some of the authors were told about houses in and around town that were, well, they were haunted. That led to the idea of doing a book on Haunted Walkertown and work is underway to compile these stories for future publication.

If you have any spooky tales of your own you would like to contribute, let us know by email (walkertownlore@aol.com), or by phone: 336-416-1968. Don’t forget to provide your contact information.