Mackay Mansion in Haunted Nevada

History
The Mackay Mansion in Nevada has a long and storied history, both fascinating and haunting. Built in 1859 by a man named George Hearst, the mansion was constructed in the Victorian style with beautiful and ornate designs and furnishings. Amazingly, in 1875, the mansion was spared from a huge fire in the surrounding town of Virginia City. The mansion was one of only a few structures that remained standing in the aftermath. The mansion was situated amongst working mines, and in 1871, George sold the mansion to a man named John Mackay. Soon after acquiring the mansion, John stumbled upon one of the richest mineral deposits in the American West at the time. He split all of his earnings with his three partners at the time, and together, John Mackay, James Flood, James Fair, and William O’Brien conducted most of their mining business from the comfort of Mackay Mansion, where Mackay’s family also lived. 

Hauntings
Mackay Mansion has hosted numerous paranormal enthusiasts and experts throughout the years. Many claims that it plays host to many of Virginia City’s former residents. The ghosts of two robbers who tried to break into John Mackay’s safe and were killed because of it have been spotted hanging around the lower floor of the mansion. Oftentimes they are spotted snooping around the safe again, the site where they took their last breaths. Many visitors to the mansion have also spotted a woman dressed in what looks like Victorian-era clothing sitting or walking around the living room where the family would hang out. It is a popular notion that the ghost is that of Mrs. Mackay.  Finally, there have been numerous reports over the years of people seeing two little girls running through the hallways upstairs. Some people have claimed when they see these ghosts, they also feel a tugging sensation on their clothing, as if the children are trying to play.