Luther College – Decorah, IA

The disembodied footsteps of a woman in high heels can be heard in the corridors of Larsen Hall. They are most often reported in the section of the building used as the college health service. The 3rd floor of this building is also haunted by another ghost nicknamed Gertrude. Her mischievous presence is blamed for drawers being rifled through, prank fire alarms, and missing stuff. People have reported missing pieces of clothing, and find them sometimes replaced with items from another era. Gertrude is said to be a Decorah high school graduate who wanted to attend the school before women were allowed to attend. She died in 1918, when she was struck by a vehicle as she rode her bike down West Broadway.

Decorah is in the northeast corner of Iowa, at the junction of U.S. Highway 52 and road nine. Find out more about Luther College here.