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05 May 2001 - Missouri Ghost Hunters Society (Brian, Linda, Mike and our Son Daniel) Headed out to Joplin, MO to experience the sighting of the Hornet Spook Light. Following directions that were obtained from the Internet, we attempted to locate the area. All the directions we found on the Internet were way off and like others we spent over an hour trying to locate the exact area. So before we go any further, here is the correct directions to the Hornet Spook Light.
Take I-44 West from Joplin. Just before the Oklahoma boarder, take Highway 43 South. Go on 43 for 6.3 Miles until you come to Iris, turn right on Iris and go until the road comes to an end in a "T" intersection. This is State line road. Turn right and go to the second graveled left road, which is East 50 Road. This is Devil's Promenade Road, as the nick name was given to it. Go down this road for about 1/2 to 1 mile and find a place to park
We arrived at about 5:00 P.M. with plenty of daylight to get a lay of the land. We talked with a local elderly couple that had a farm on that road and was not surprised by what they had to say about the Hornet Spook Light. The ditches that run along both sides the entire roadway were filled with garbage, beer bottles, etc. So we had a good idea how they felt. Their complaints were mainly about local teens that come out and party, litter, get drunk and make no attempt to clean up after themselves. So if you ever do go to the Hornet Spook Light and arrive early, please bring a few trash bags and maybe pick up some while you are there. For if this activity continues, this wonder that drives people to travel hundreds of miles to see, might end up being closed.
Not long before dark the cars stated to come. Most had been there before, for there appeared to be an unwritten way of doing things out there. People drove with their parking lights on to be polite as not to shine there headlights in your eyes. Even in the daylight, what appeared to be locals, would wave their hand in a friendly gesture.
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