Visitors claim to hear the clinking of tinsmith tools and the ring of an unattended antique cash register at all hours at Kickin' K, which formerly housed Henne's Hardware and tinsmith shop. In Landa Park, passersby have reported hearing phantom footsteps follow behind them in the evening. Strange and spooky stories like these abound in New Braunfels. From the city's rough-and-tumble beginnings to its vibrant present, haunted tales can be found all over town. Author Erin O. Wallace delves into the ghost stories and histories of New Braunfels and tries to find the source of the paranormal phenomena.
Erin Wallace is a genealogical columnist and freelance writer born and raised in San Antonio. She is a fifth-generation Texan and coordinator for Texas Paranormal Events, historical researcher for Gravel Productions, guest coordinator for the Paranormal Mayhem Zone (PMZ) Radio Show and professional genealogical researcher.