The Goldenrod Showboat

On November 7, 2015 TIP investigators Paul, Christine, Lesley, Tuesday, and our friend Shana, a volunteer caretaker of the Goldenrod, had the rather unique experience of investigating the over-100 year old Showboat the Goldenrod in Kampsville, Illinois. Goldenrod was the last showboat to work the Mississippi. Unlike paddle wheelers showboats did not move under their own power but were pushed by tugboats. They were basically floating theaters and did not have passenger rooms. The Goldenrod gave the start to such legendary performers as Red Skelton and Bob Hope.

In July of 2015 flooding caused her to be moved slightly down river to protect her but instead resulted in the hull buckling and the possible end of the Goldenrod. She is said to be haunted by Captain Menke, his girlfriend Madge, and a young woman named Annie. ..

Show Notes

The crew sits down to discuss the Goldenrod Showboat.

The Illinois Paranormalists (TIP) is a paranormal investigation team located in the Chicago, Illinois suburbs.  We are primarily a ghost hunting club that seeks out evidence of the paranormal in various locations though out the Midwest including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin.  We share our evidence on this site for the enjoyment of our followers and other paranormal investigators.  We are open to others opinions, questions, and comments.  Please email us at [e-mail].  Thank you.

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What is Ghost Talk with The Illinois Paranormalists?

The Illinois Paranormalists (TIP) is a paranormal investigation team located in the Chicago, Illinois suburbs. We are primarily a ghost hunting club that seeks out evidence of the paranormal in various locations though out the Midwest including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin. We share our evidence on this site for the enjoyment of our followers and other paranormal investigators. We are open to others opinions, questions, and comments. Please email us at [e-mail]. Thank you.