Location     Pythian Castle Springfield Missouri      Date       August 2008      History                             The fortress-like Pythian Castle was built from 1911 to 1913 by the Knights of Pythias. Its original purpose was for the use as an orphanage and senior citizens home for the group’s members and their families. During World War II the US military took over the castle in 1942. It was used as offices and service club for recovering veterans. It also played a role in the internment of Italian and German POW’s. In 1993 the castle was sold as surplus by the military. It is now privately owned. UPDATE: On October 7th, 2009 the Pythian Castle was added to the National Register of Historical Places.      Paranormal Accounts         There are reports of both male and female voices, unexplained noises and temperature changes.      Personal Experiences                                                                         None      Evidence                                                                                     Withheld by owners request.

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