Preston Castle: The Ghostly Reform School of Ione
In the quiet town of Ione, California, Preston Castle looms as a chilling relic, often called one of California’s most haunted destinations.
Opened in 1894 as the Preston School of Industry for wayward boys, this eerie stone fortress witnessed decades of hardship until its 1960 closure.
Its grim legacy makes it a top haunted Ione site for paranormal seekers.
What Haunts Preston Castle?
Harsh discipline, illness, and violence scarred the castle’s past. The brutal 1950 murder of housekeeper Anna Corbin in the basement left a spectral mark, her apparition is said to linger, weeping.
Visitors report ghostly laughter from long-gone boys, flickering lights in the infirmary, and an oppressive dread near the old dorms where wards suffered.
Explore Preston Castle
Visit at 900 Palm Dr, Ione, for daytime tours or haunted Preston Castle experiences. Reserve online to uncover California’s ghostly past. A must for thrill-seekers!
