https://www.facebook.com/687046321348488/

Seaton Manor Historical Home

Home
United States
Ashland, KY
Seaton Manor Historical Home

Private Haunted Historical Home. Former home of W.B & Eliza Means Seaton located in Ashland Ky. pr Taking a step into this home is like stepping back in time.
(16)

THIS IS A PRIVATE HAUNTED HISTORICAL HOME THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE TOURS BY CONTACTING THE OWNER, IT CAN BE RENTED FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS, PARTIES AND CONVENTIONS (THIS IS NOT A BED & BREAKFAST) WHILE STAYING YOU ARE A GUEST OF THE OWNER. This home was built by the Means/Seaton Family over 150 years ago. It is rich with history and very active with paranormal activity. The new owners are the onl

y family to ever own the home outside of the original family. It is their wish to open the home up to the public as a Historical Home/Museum but the outside in need of repairs. Through donations they new owners hope to make the repairs and open this wonderful home to the public very soon. The artifacts from this home were donated to the University of Ky and are now 1 of 13 special collections in the Margret I King library Below is a Biography/History attached to the collection as printed on the KY Virtual Library. The Means family of Ashland, Kentucky, who played a dominant role in the development of the iron industry in the Hanging Fork region of southern Ohio and in eastern Kentucky. They also played a prominent part in the development of both river and rail transportation in the area and in the formation of Ashland, Kentucky as an industrial city. Colonel John Means was a wealthy South Carolina upcountry planter, who migrated from Bucks County, Pennsylvania and settled in the Union District of South Carolina (Spartanburg). Though a slaveholder, Means had little sympathy for the institution and in 1819 he migrated to Manchester, Adams County, in southern Ohio, where he granted freedom to his twenty-five slaves. In Ohio, he engaged in farming and was a land agent of Albert Gallatin. He also built and operated of one of the first iron furnaces in the Hanging Rock region. His son, Thomas W. Means, after a brief apprenticeship as a store keeper at Union Furnace, Ohio, formed a partnership in 1837 with David Sinton and took over operation of the furnace. Throughout the 1840s and 1850s, Means and Sinton came into control of several furnaces in southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky. The Ohio Furnace, purchased in 1847, was reportedly the first charcoal furnace in the country to produce as much as tens tons of iron a day. Hugh Means joined his brother Thomas in 1831 at Union Furnace, first as store manager and then assisting in the sale of iron. After spending a short time in Alabama on a merchandizing project, he returned to Ohio in 1837 to settle his father's estate. Together with Thomas Means and William Culbertson, he built the Buena Vista Furnace in 1847 in what is now Boyd County, Kentucky. Throughout his life, he maintained a close personal and financial relationship with Thomas and with his nephew John Means. John Means was born to Thomas Williamson and Sarah Ellison Means at West Union, Adams County, Ohio in 1829. After leaving Marietta College in 1848 because of poor health, he began his apprenticeship as a store keeper at the Ohio Furnace. In 1851 he went to Buena Vista Furnace which was then under the control of his father. There he served in various capacities until 1861 when the furnace was shut down due to the Civil War. In 1854, acting as his father's agent, he purchased the land upon which the city of Ashland now stands. In 1856, John, along with his father Thomas, uncle Hugh, and several other businessmen, formed the Kentucky Iron, Coal and Manufacturing Company to develop the town of Ashland. In the same year, the Meanses formed the Cincinnati and Big Sandy Packet Company, a river line made up of big iron freighters. They also bought up the bankrupt eastern division of the Lexington and Big Sandy Railway and, organizing the Ashland Coal and Iron Railway, extended its lines to their vast timber and coal lands in order to aid in the development of the area. Aside from the role in which the Means family played in the development of the iron industry, the development of transportation, and the establishment of the industrial city of Ashland, they also founded several banking institutions and personally supported various civic and religious organizations. John Means married Mrs. Harriet Hildreth Perkins on October 25, 1854. She was the daughter of Dr. Samuel Prescott Hildreth, of Marietta, Ohio, a member of the state legislature, assistant State Geologist, and local historian. Together, John and Harriet had six children: Thomas Hildreth, Eliza Isabella, Lillian, Rosalie, Harold, and Ellison Cooke (E.C.). Inheriting a vast industrial and financial empire from his father, E.C. Means, attended Marietta College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduating from the latter in 1887, began his career as assistant to the manager of the Low Moor Iron Company which his father had helped form in 1873 in western Virginia. He also served as superintendent of the Ashland Coal and Iron Railway from 1891 to 1901, when he then became general manager of Low Moor. In 1916 he returned to Ashland to accept the position of president of the Means Realty Company. He also held various executive positions with the Yellowstone Poplar Lumber Company, the Ashland Steel Company, Norton Iron Works, and the Clinton Fire Brick Works. Aside from his business associations, Means was also active in civic affairs of the community, the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and served as chairman of the Ashland Water Works from 1921-1931. William Biggs Seaton, who married Eliza Isabella Means in 1885, began his business career in 1872 as a store keeper at the Bellefonte Furnace near Ashland. There he served in various capacities until 1881 when he became manager of the Mount Savage Furnace. In 1886 he took a position of cashier and general manager of the Ashland Coal and Iron Railway Company. The following year he assumed charge of the Bellefonte Furnace for the Means and Russell Iron Company and later became the company president. He held the position of secretary and general manager of the Kentucky Iron, Coal and Manufacturing Company, was a leading factor in the organization of the Independent Telephone Company, and was principle owner of the Park City Telephone Company. In 1908 he became President and general manager of the Ashland Iron and Mining Company and the Ashland Coal and Iron Railway. He also served as the vice-president of the Norton Iron Works, president of the Clinton Fire Brick Company, and director of the Ashland National Bank and the Merchants Bank and Trust Company.

10/16/2015

KEEP THE LIGHT OF HOPE BURNING THOSE OF YOU THAT SUPPORT THIS HISTORICAL HOME AND ALL THAT IT STANDS FOR, GOD BLESS!! PLEASE SHARE TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

SEATON MANOR IS NOW CLOSED

10/16/2015

ALTHOUGH SEATON MANOR HAS BEEN CLOSED WE DID WANT TO SHARE THESE PHOTOS OF THE HISTROICAL BLUE PRINTS OF THE ALTERATIONS DONE IN 1916 FOR ALL YOU HISTORY BUFFS OUT THERE THEY WERE RECOVERED IN OUR EFFORTS TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF THE HOME THE ORIGINAL 1853 BLUE PRINTS WHICH NOTE THE LOCATION OF THE ADENA MOUND HAVE BEEN SENT OUT FOR PROPER FRAMING. WHEN THEY ARE RETURNED THEY WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHED AND UPLOADED TO THE PAGE. THANK AGAIN FOR ALL THE SUPPORT.

10/16/2015

WE REGRET TO INFORM THE PUBLIC BUT THE EVENT FOR OCT. 24, 2015 THE MASQUERADE BALL HAS BEEN CANCELED AND SEATON MANOR HAS BEEN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO SOME HEATING PROBLEMS AND SOME PERMITTING ISSUES.

IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION THAT NOT ALL THE APPROPRIATE PAPER WORK HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED. WE ARE WORKING TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE IF POSSIBLE. PLUS TWO OF THE 3 CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR UNITS HAVE STOPED WORKING AND THUS THERE IS NOT FUNDS FOR REPAIRS.

WE WILL REOPEN AT A LATER DATE WHEN THESE ISSUES ARE RESOLVED. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SERVING YOU AGAIN SOON. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVIENCE THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED.

WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME TO THANK EVERYONE THAT HAS DONATED THEIR TIME AND EFFORTS INTO SAVING THIS HISTROICAL HOME AND RESTORING IT TO ORGINAL STATE.

HOPEFULLY IT CAN BE SAVED AND REPAIRED TO IT ORIGNAIL STATE AT SOME POINT SO THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS CAN ENJOY A RICH PART OF ASHLAND KENTUCKY'S INDUSTRIAL/CULTURAL HISTORY. IT IS OUR HOPES TO RESTORE IT AND OPEN IT TO THE PUBLIC AS A LIVING MUSEUM AND DISPLAY SOME OF THE ORIGINAL ARTIFACTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING DISPLAYED ELSEWHERE IN KENTUCKY. WHERE WE HOPE TO OFFER BOTH HISTORICAL & PARANORMAL TOURS

IT IS NOT OFTEN THAT YOU FIND SO MUCH IN ONE SPOT. SEATON MANOR HAS TIES TO SOME OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF ASHLAND. IT HOUSED SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT INDUSTRIALIST IN THE STATE. NOT ONLY IS IT OVER A 100 YEARS OLD IT WAS BUILT ON AN ACTUAL ADENA INDIAN MOUND. THE HOME HAS TIES TO POLITICS, INDUSTRY, ADENA INDIANS, BOTH THE CIVIL WAR & THE WORLD WARS, PLUS THERE ARE MASONIC TIES. IF THE WALLS COULD TALK THERE WOULD BE A LOT OF NOISE COMING FROM THAT HOUSE. IT IS NOT JUST A HOUSE IT A PIECE OF HISTROY AND IT WORTH SAVING. SO HOPEFULLY SOMETHING CAN BE DONE TO SAVE IT AND PRESERVE THE SPIRITS OF THE PAST. IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO LET SUCH A WONDERFUL PIECE OF HISTORY PERISH.

PLEASE CHECK BACK WITH US AT A LATER DATE HOPFULLY WE WILL BE ABLE TO REOPEN.

09/25/2015

SEATON MANOR OPEN HOUSE FALL CELEBRATION WILL BE THIS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH FROM 12PM UNTIL 6PM

A representative from Yuppy Girls Boutique Clothing will be on site displaying and selling their latest fall inventory. Don't miss out on these amazing deals.

RAEDIANT will be on site doing chakra cleansing & balancing as well as doing readings.

GypsyMoonFortuneTelling & MADAM SAMRA will be on site doing tarot, palm & crystal ball readings.

Kaps Ghosthunters Will be on site for a Meet & Greet displaying equipment and booking paranormal tours

SEVERAL OTHER LOCAL ARTIST, AUTHORS, CRAFTERS AND VENDERS HAVE BEEN INVITED BUT NOT CONFIRMED AS OF YET.

ADMISSION TO THE EVENT IS FREE BUT VENDERS WILL BE CHARGING FOR THEIR SERVICES AND MERCHANDISE.

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED FOR FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

If you are interested in setting up a booth at the event or would like more information call 606-454-5714

09/23/2015

Well October is almost here!!! It is time to get the parties rolling!!! Seaton Manor Historical home is available for Parties, Weddings, Reunions, and other events and venues.

Don't forget to check out our next Psychic/Paranormal Event we are now booking for Oct. SPACE IS LIMITED SO CALL 606-454-5714 TO BOOK A PARTY, TOUR OR STAY.

Visit the SEATON for a SCARE you will remember!! This historic home was built on top of an ancient Adena Indian Mound and it is a hot spot for Paranormal Activity. If you ever wanted to take part in a real paranormal investigation or join in on a séance or just spend some time in a vintage historical home this is your chance. Don't miss out, book now!!!

09/12/2015

SEATON IS FEELING A LITTLE EMPTY TONIGHT BUT WE ARE GETTING GEARED UP FOR NEXT WEEKEND!! DONT FORGET PSYCHIC/PARANORMAL EVENT SEPT. 19 7PM UNTIL 7AM

09/12/2015

SEATON MANOR IS LOOKING FOR PARANORMAL RESEARCH TEAMS, PSYCHICS, MEDIUMS, GHOST HUNTERS, DEMONOLGIST, NEW AGE, SPIRITUAL, SELLER OF SPOOKY, CREEPY THINGS AND PARANORMAL VENDERS, AUTHORS AND ARTISTS WELCOME FOR THEIR OPEN HOUSE EVENT IN OCTOBER CALL 606-454-5714 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

09/09/2015

"GYPSY" WAS IN THE HOUSE THIS PAST WEEKEND!!! Madam Samra accompanied by Mike stopped by for a visit. Emily & Jeff also stopped by for a quick visit.

09/09/2015

DUE TO SOME SCHEDULING CONFLICTS THE EVENT FOR THIS WEEKEND AT THE SEATON MANOR WILL BE CANCELLED. REMEMBER THERE IS STILL TIME TO BOOK YOUR TOUR FOR NEXT SATURDAY SEPT. 19 CALL 606-454-5714

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVIENCE THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED.

09/02/2015

SEPT.12 & 19 PSYCHIC/PARANORMAL EVENT 7PM UNTIL 7AM CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION 606-454-5714

09/02/2015

We have seen, heard and felt a lot of unusual and unexplained things here at Seaton Manor over the past year. So come join us for our next psychic/paranormal event I am sure there will be plenty more activity.

09/02/2015

Over the last year we have prepared, served, and enjoyed a lot of good foods as an extra gift to those that have helped us on our mission to restore Seaton. We plan to cook up a lot more!!!

09/02/2015

Over the last year we have had some pretty amazing groups that have pasted through the doors of Seaton Manor. These are just a few of the brave souls that Survived Seaton!! Some even came back for more!!! LOL We hope to scare, I mean See LOL a lot more folks this upcoming year! Thanks to everyone that has taken part and helped Seaton get back on the road to recovery.

08/31/2015

SEANCE ROOM VIDEO FROM SECURITY CAMERA Watch the shadows in the left corner and there is a shadow that passes really quick on the right hand side. Lots of orbs and dust but watch for movement

08/31/2015

WE HAVE SOME EXCITING EVENTS COMING UP AT SEATON SO CHECK US OUT

Sept. 12 Psychic/Paranormal Event
Sept. 19 Psychic/Paranormal Event
Oct. 17 Psychic/Paranormal Convention/Conference
Oct. 30 Halloween Event

FOR MORE INFOMATION ON EVENTS OR BOOKINGS CALL 606-454-5714

08/25/2015

DONT FORGET WE ARE RIGHT DOWN THE STREET !http://poagelandingdays.com/

Poage Landing Days annual event every September in Ashland KY.

08/21/2015

THIS FOOTAGE WAS TAKEN FROM ONE OF SECURITY CAMERAS IN THE BASEMENT IN THE SEANCE ROOM WITH Kaps Ghosthunters & GypsyMoonFortuneTelling LOOK AND SEE IF YOU SEE ANYTHING REMEMBER THIS A NIGHT VISION CAMERA AND THIS WAS TAKEN IN THE DARK

08/21/2015

AUGUST 15, 2015 SATURDAY TOURS AND EVENT

08/21/2015

PSYCHIC/PARANORMAL EVENT

08/21/2015

THURSDAY TOUR 8-13-15

08/19/2015

WE HAD ANOTHER GREAT WEEKEND HERE AT SEATON MANOR WITH Kaps Ghosthunters AND GypsyMoonFortuneTelling

WE WOULD LIKE TO ALSO SEND OUT A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THE GUESTS THAT PASTED THROUGH THE DOORS OF SEATON THIS PAST WEEKEND. WITH YOUR HELP WE WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE OUR RESTORATION EFFORTS AND HOPEFULLY BE ABLE TO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SOON.

08/05/2015

DONT FOGET TO ENTER THE CONTEST GOING ON NOW TO WIN FREE OVERNIGHT PASSES TO THE AUGUST EVENT GO TO THE GypsyMoonFortuneTelling PAGE TO ENTER 2 LUCKY PEOPLE AND THEIR GUEST WILL WIN FREE PASSES

https://www.facebook.com/GypsyMoonFortuneTelling

FREE Daily Horoscopes Psychic Phone Readings available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 606-454-5714

08/05/2015

We are pretty excited about August 14 & 15 2015. August 14, 2015 marks the one year Anniversary of our first tour/event. Over the last year we have hosted events in an effort to restore Seaton Manor to it once grand state so that we can open it to the public. A get together will be held on the 14th and another Psychic/Paranormal event will be held on the 15th. We would like to thank everyone who has been brave enough to visited Seaton manor and helped us breath new life into the place. Your screams are forever burned into our minds LOL. Come out and help us recreated those priceless moments of shear terror, the spirits of Seaton Welcome you!!

08/05/2015

PSYCHIC/PARANORMAL TOUR/EVENT AUGUST 15, 2015
TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT CALL 606-454-5714 SPACE IS LIMITED!!! I

Your Tour/Stay includes:

psychic reading
séance
paranormal investigation
dinner
breakfast
snacks
historical tour

Rooms are available for the overnight $150 for 2 people and $75 for each additional person. The cost is $75 per person for those not staying all night. All proceeds go toward the restoration of Historical Seaton Manor and are considered a donation.

08/05/2015

SEATON MANOR ANNIVERSARY NIGHT!!! EVERYONE WHO SPEND THE NIGHT AUGUST 14, 2014 IS WELCOME BACK THIS AUGUST 14, 2015 FOR A GET TOGETHER!!

This event is Free to the original 13 people who spent the first night in the manor a year ago. Others are also welcome to attend with a $75 donation per person.

The original 13 people have until August 10 to book their spot or the offer is void so contact us at 606-454-5714.

07/18/2015

SEATON MANOR HISTORICAL HOME PHOTO (this photo was recovered from the home)

Address

1401 Bath Avenue
Ashland, KY
41101

Website

facebook.com

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Seaton Manor Historical Home posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Seaton Manor Historical Home:

Videos

Seance room

SEANCE ROOM VIDEO FROM SECURITY CAMERA Watch the shadows in the left corner and there is a shadow that passes really quick on the right hand side. Lots of orbs and dust but watch for movement