

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Paranormal Investigation at the Gaines Estate 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Gaines Estate was built in the 1920s by Ebersole Gaines, President of the New River Coal Company. The family was prominent in the area for over 120 years. 
Originally Major Theophilus Gaines, a Union Army officer settled on the then 300 acres after the Civil War. Theophilus and his wife, Ariadne Stockton Gaines, built a smaller house on the site of the current house. He set up a private law practice in Fayetteville where he also served as Fayette counties prosecuting attorney. Together they had 4 children: Ludwell Graham Gaines (Father of Ebersole), Margaret Katherine, Nathaniel and Joseph Holt Gaines.  Ariadne passed away from consumption in 1872 at the age of only 43 years old, leaving Theophilus a widower. He later passed away in 1899 at the age of 75 years old. Records list both of thier places of death in Fayetteville, so it is safe to assume that both passed away on the property. Especially considering the year of thier deaths. 
Theophilus’ grandson, Ebersole Gaines married Betty Chilton Gaines in 1925 and they raised all 5 of thier children at the estate. They included: Martha, Ebersole Jr.  commonly known as “Eb”, Ludwell, George and Stanley. Ebersole was a multi-term mayor of Fayetteville and was a long leading figure in the coal industry. He died in 1954 after suffering a fatal heart attack in the office of J.T. Hunt, vice president of the New River Mining Co. Betty Gaines, Ebersole’s wife, resided in the house until her passing in 1991.  After her passing the home was eventually sold to its current owners in 2012. Betty was the last family member to live at the Gaines Estate. 
The estate now operates as a venue for weddings, private events and restaurant. The grounds are rich in history and include a historic barn that dates back to the Civil War. Also located on the grounds are Civil War trenches. A battle was fought not far from the estate’s location.

Join us on March 7th for the very first paranormal investigation at the Gaines Estate!

Tickets are $20 per person — but here’s the best part…
If you have dinner at the restaurant on March 7th, your investigation is on us and absolutely FREE (and we highly recommend it ?).

To make your dinner reservation, call (304) 382-7509 and let them know you’d like to reserve for March 7th.

Tickets for the paranormal investigation only may be purchased at the link below.
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https://square.link/u/YKYD0rnT

We can’t wait to see you there — it’s going to be an unforgettable night!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fayetteville/paranormal-investigation-at-the-gaines-estate/200029725690216
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Fayetteville
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Gaines Estate
- **lat**: 38.05276316
- **long**: -81.10358731
- **full address**: The Gaines Estate, 225 W. Maple Avenue,Fayetteville,WV,United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Appalachian Ghost Tours  (https://allevents.in/org/appalachian-ghost-tours/26783176)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Gaines Estate, 225 W. Maple Avenue,Fayetteville,WV,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Appalachian Ghost Tours
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Paranormal Investigation at the Gaines Estate  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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