According to Smethporthistory.org:
Forbidden Land STRANGE EVENTS IN THE BLACK FOREST GHOST IN JAIL 1894
Ralph Crossmire (called Brassmire in the book) was accused of murder and confined to jail in Smethport, McKean County. The jury found him guilty after a fair trial. He was sentenced to die by hanging. On the scaffold he announced to the viewers that if he was hung he would return to haunt the jail. There is something within a man that cannot be hit with a club or killed with a rope. Ralph kept his promise. An Italian was soon locked in the cell he had occupied.
The prisoner was terribly frightened one night when Ralph suddenly appeared, stayed a while and then vanished. Other inmates also saw him. Panic spread in the cells. Because of fear of the unknown they were all afraid and begged to be released or sent to another place. There was no escape for them, they had to stay there and face the ghost.
The jail is operated by the McKean Historical Society. Tours/visitors are welcome for a charge of $4.00 per individual.
Visting hours:
Museum Hours
April 1-May 31: Tuesday & Thursday 1-4 p.m.
June 1-August 31: Monday thru Friday 1-4 p.m.
Sept. 1-Oct 31: Tuesday & Thursday 1-4 p.m.