Punderson Manor, was built by Detroit businessman Karl Long in 1929. Long lost his fortune in the Great Depression and the property eventually reverted to the state for back taxes in 1948.  Ghostly sightings have been reported at the manor for more than 30 years by guests, park rangers and caretakers. Some report hearing children laughing. Others have claimed to see an African-American girl that drowned in the lake in the mid-1970's. Still others have reported seeing Mr. Punderson.

Punderson Manor, was built by Detroit businessman Karl Long in 1929. Long lost his fortune in the Great Depression and the property eventually reverted to the state for back taxes in 1948. Ghostly sightings have been reported at the manor for more than 30 years by guests, park rangers and caretakers. Some report hearing children laughing. Others have claimed to see an African-American girl that drowned in the lake in the mid-1970's. Still others have reported seeing Mr. Punderson.

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