Orton Hall (The Ohio State University) ghost lore

Orton Hall on the Ohio State University campus at 275 W 12th Ave is the subject of campus legends describing phantom footsteps, odd noises, and reports of a bell-like sound with no visible source. Built in 1893 and noted for its carved terracotta and dinosaur collections, Orton’s features and long institutional history are often cited in student accounts that frame the phenomena as campus folklore. The university acknowledges these stories as part of campus tradition but they remain anecdotal and debated.