Devereaux Mansion in Haunted Utah

The Devereaux Mansion is located in Salt Lake City, Utah on what is known as “millionaires row” in West South Temple. The esteemed Devereaux Mansion was built by the architect William Paul in 1857 for William Staines, although parts of the house were built in 1855. The building was a Victorian style mansion built almost a decade after the first Mormon pioneers arrived in Salt Lake Valley. A prominent structure, the Devereaux Mansion was the earliest mansion of the time period, as well as one of the most lavish. The mansion was home to a significant number of high-class social gatherings, and many well-known people passed through its doors. The house was sold to several different people throughout the prime of its life, including Joseph Young, the son of Brigham Young, who later sold it to William Jennings. The house was eventually abandoned following the great depression and fell into disarray. 

The Devereaux Mansion, a historical building of Salt Lake City, is also known for its paranormal activity. The most well-known ghost that haunts the Devereaux Mansion is the ghost of a little girl, presumably around eight years old, dressed in clothes from the 1850s. She is known to wave at visitors from the upstairs window, and people have claimed to hear her singing, humming, and talking to herself. Visitors of the Devereaux Mansion have said to feel cold spots throughout the building and witness doors closing on their own. The ghost of the little girl has also been known to throw tantrums, throwing objects on the ground. The second ghost of the Devereaux Mansion is said to be an older woman, presumably a former lady of the house or a head housekeeper. Unlike the young girl, who is most often cheerful and welcoming, the older ghost is more aggressive, acting as a protector of the mansion.