Norwin Elks Lodge No. 2313 building in Manor, Pennsylvania
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Norwin Elks Lodge No. 2313

Private Fraternal Lodge on the Old Fletcher Property in Manor, PA

Manor, PA

Age

Members and guests only at lodge; seasonal Terror Barn attraction has separate admission

Cost

$$

Private Elks lodge accessible to members and guests. The historic Terror Barn seasonal haunted attraction on the property is open to the public during October; pricing varies.

Access

Limited Access

Rural lodge property with mixed paved and grass surfaces; barn attraction is multi-floor with stairs

Equipment

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ApparitionsPhantom footstepsDisembodied screamingPhantom soundsEquipment malfunction

The Norwin Elks folklore is anchored in a 2000s-era account submitted by a former Terror Barn employee and preserved on the Shadowlands aggregator. The account describes three distinct phenomena clusters on the property.

The old Fletcher barn, now used seasonally as the Terror Barn, is associated with reports of a male figure observed walking the rafters above the attraction's torture-rack prop, the sound of cowboy-boot footsteps following workers through the structure, and a piercing scream heard during a late-night close. The submitter described an incident during a commercial shoot in which a radio in one staging room reportedly changed stations and powered itself on and off while crew members were meeting in a different room of the barn. Some elements of the original Shadowlands narrative attribute the activity to a former groundskeeper said to have died on the property; specific documentary corroboration of that death has not been located.

The bar and dining area at the lodge is associated with reports of an indistinct figure seen in the attic space, described variously as a small child. The basement is associated with reports of a dog heard barking when no dog is present on the property and with reports of a maintenance worker who speaks briefly about furnace pipes before vanishing.

These accounts are anonymous oral tradition collected from a single 2000s-era submission. They have not been corroborated by independent paranormal investigation or by Norwin Historical Society documentation. Hauntbound presents them as site folklore rather than verified phenomena.

Plan Your Visit

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Lodge Exterior View

Norwin Elks Lodge No. 2313 occupies a 22-acre property in Manor, Pennsylvania, formerly part of the Fletcher property. The lodge itself is a members-only fraternal facility. Public access is limited to guests of members and to the seasonal Terror Barn haunted attraction when operating.

Duration:
20 min

Sources & Further Reading

Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.

  1. 1.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodgenumber=2313
  2. 2.norwinhistoricalsociety.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwin Elks Lodge No. 2313 family-friendly?
The lodge itself is a private fraternal club. The seasonal Terror Barn is a theatrical haunted-attraction experience aimed at older teens and adults; not appropriate for younger children. Overall family fit: Low.
How much does it cost to visit Norwin Elks Lodge No. 2313?
Private Elks lodge accessible to members and guests. The historic Terror Barn seasonal haunted attraction on the property is open to the public during October; pricing varies.
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance booking is required, but checking availability is recommended.
Is Norwin Elks Lodge No. 2313 wheelchair accessible?
Norwin Elks Lodge No. 2313 has limited wheelchair accessibility. Terrain: Rural lodge property with mixed paved and grass surfaces; barn attraction is multi-floor with stairs.