The Haunted Inn of Guthrie: Stone Lion Inn (Oklahoma)

Haunted American History · Jul 11, 2026 · 23m

In Guthrie, Oklahoma, one Victorian mansion has lived more lives than most towns. It began as the lavish home of a wealthy cotton baron, became a funeral home where the dead were prepared for burial, later housed a boarding school, and eventually transformed into one of Oklahoma's most famous haunted inns. Along the way, it became intertwined with the bizarre story of outlaw Elmer McCurdy, whose mummified body spent decades as a carnival attraction before finally returning to Oklahoma. Tonight, we uncover the strange history, ghostly legends, and unsettling truths behind the Stone Lion Inn…