Corvallis, Oregon, founded in 1845 along the Willamette River, has a paranormal history rooted in a blend of pioneer-era legends, historic buildings, university folklore, and stories passed down through generations of residents. Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Corvallis began as the settlement of Marysville in the 1840s before being renamed Corvallis, meaning "heart of the valley." As the city grew alongside river commerce, agriculture, and higher education, it accumulated a collection of ghost stories that remain part of local lore today.