Carroll College — the restroom ghost of Helena, Montana

Carroll College in Helena, Montana, is a small Catholic liberal arts college where the men's restroom in St. Charles Hall has been the subject of a persistent ghost legend. Students and staff have reported a range of unexplained phenomena in the building, including the sound of footsteps in the corridors when no one is present, toilets flushing by themselves in the restroom, and the stall doors swinging open and closed. The most commonly told story involves a male ghost who appears in the mirror of the men's restroom — students describe seeing a figure standing behind them in the reflection who is not present when they turn around. Some students have reported cold spots in the restroom that are absent from the rest of the building. The identity of the ghost is unknown, though campus legend attributes it to a former student or faculty member. Carroll College was founded in 1909, and the older buildings on campus, including St. Charles Hall, have the kind of character and history that breeds ghost stories. The legend is well-known among the student body and is often shared during orientation activities. Some students avoid using the restroom in question, while others seek it out specifically hoping for a paranormal encounter.