You just know that a place is haunted when locals walking down the block take the initiative to cross the street so as to avoid that eerie feeling of a ghostly presence watching them. Welcome to the 1895 Tarlton House of Hillsboro, Texas. The Haunted 1895 Tarlton House True to its name, constructed in 1895 by the prominent businessman Duke Tarlton, the house was originally intended and used as a home for Duke and his family. However, tragedy struck and Duke’s wife died after a short unexplained illness. Read more…