See the Ghost of Virginia

The ghost of Virginia Loomis is the University’s most famous ghost story. Legend states that Virginia has haunted the Old Main building on campus since it was built in 1898. Virginia was tragically murdered in a quarry just east of Cedar City by her boyfriend who fled town. Virginia’s body was later found draped over a rock covered by her own blood. Coincidentally, that same rock was made into some of the bricks that built Old Main, which according to folklore caused her spirit to be tied to the building forever. Virginia is said to roam the top floor of Old Main and in 1948 became an alleged arsonist when Old Main burnt to the ground in 1948, 50 years after her brutal murder. Students now are often found gathering outside the steps of Old Main at midnight to catch a glimpse of Virginia in action. Come for campus ghost tours, fall treats and a FREE exclusive sticker to the first 300 students in attendance!