Small towns often get a bad rep for being a little creepy, but sometimes it’s for good reason. This town’s history is dark and it rings throughout it’s present. Located just under two hours from Milwaukee, you’ll find the tiny town of Plainfield is filled with some insane paranormal activity.
Welcome to Plainfield, Wisconsin. Population: 862.
Al / Flickr This small town has an incredibly dark past.
Most notably is that Plainfield is home to the infamous murder, Ed Gein, also known as the “Butcher of Plainfield.”
Plainfield Opera House - Wisconsin / Facebook When Gein was apprehended in 1957 under suspicions of involvement with the disappearance of Bernice Worden, investigators discovered far more than expected: mutilated human body parts seemed to be the medium-of-choice for Gein’s horrifying creations.
Plainfield is Gein’s final resting place.
Al / Flickr Unfortunately, his body now lays in the same cemetery where Gein would dig up and desecrated the bodies of women he believed to resemble his mother.
Although Gein only ultimately confessed to two murders, many believe his heinous work extended to neighboring towns.
Paul Huber / Flickr
Locals who wander the cemetery at night report hearing cries of the women who were his victims.
Death Wish Duo / Facebook
People within this town have said to have experienced different levels of paranormal activity to this day.
Death 2ur / Facebook Anywhere from faucets turning themselves on, to unsettling presences, to seeing shadowy figures, this dark past is still lingering today.
Plainfield is a quaint Wisconsin town, but no one can deny its history is incredibly dark… and possibly haunting.
Plainfield Fire Department, Plainfield, Wisconsin / Facebook
What do you think of this small town near Milwaukee? Would you visit? Have you ever encountered any lingering spirits who still haunt the area? Share your stories with us in the comments!
Al / Flickr
This small town has an incredibly dark past.
Plainfield Opera House - Wisconsin / Facebook
When Gein was apprehended in 1957 under suspicions of involvement with the disappearance of Bernice Worden, investigators discovered far more than expected: mutilated human body parts seemed to be the medium-of-choice for Gein’s horrifying creations.
Unfortunately, his body now lays in the same cemetery where Gein would dig up and desecrated the bodies of women he believed to resemble his mother.
Paul Huber / Flickr
Death Wish Duo / Facebook
Death 2ur / Facebook
Anywhere from faucets turning themselves on, to unsettling presences, to seeing shadowy figures, this dark past is still lingering today.
Plainfield Fire Department, Plainfield, Wisconsin / Facebook
For another spooky spot that’s sure to give you goosebumps, check out the haunted history behind this iconic Milwaukee club.
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