Stonehenge Glyph
first discovered in 1995 by Beyond Boundaries
first discovered in 1995 by Beyond Boundaries
While some young lovers, might like to use the "missouri Spooklight", as an excuse to park, on a secluded country road near Neosho, Missouri, there are others who are seeking answers to this strange orb of light that appears on this lonely county road, southwest of Joplin, Missouri. The Spooklight has been observed on E-50 county road (well marked, and also known as spooklight road) and the road to the south, as well, for over eighty years and has generated more questions than answers.long forgotten TV news magazine called "Real People" (circa 1981) did a report on the spooklight, which is sometimes also called the Hornet light. The camera crew video taped this strange manifestation as it danced and darted in front of their cameras. While I was in Joplin, I stopped at the Tropical lounge and hotel and met a Jack McGurik, (whose Mom owns the business), and the were all very receptive to my inquiries about the spooklight. Both Jack and his mom, Sandy, have seen this strange phenomenon. "Sure! I've seen it three or four times in the past twenty years", Jack told me, and then began by telling me this strange story of how one night he was parked out on spooklight road. He said there were several cars and a camper parked close by. The light appeared and started moving towards the parked vehicles and it was about the size of a basketball. It hit the top of the camper, then split into three or four balls of light, bounced around on the ground for a short time, then went out. Jack has seen it pulsate in its brightness from a dim candle glow orange to the brightness of a bluish white star, as it seems to move with a timid awareness in a seemingly predictable path along the road. Just after dark until the wee hours are good viewing times and inclement weather doesn't seem to be a factor in its appearance. Some people have said that between 10 pm and midnight are the best viewing times but most of the time, after dark, you will find cars parked along spooklight road, with their lights out, waiting for the big event to happen.years ago, I found two articles at the Neosho library on the spooklight. One article written by Martha Churchwell (staff writer for a local newspaper) called it the "illusive hornet light" and she said in the article that the National Geographic Society, the Bureau of Standards, and the Army Corps of Engineers plus many other groups have been out there to investigate this phenomenon. A psychic was shown a photograph taken of the spooklight and she felt that it was some type of doorway to another dimension. It has also been explained as swamp gas, reflections of car lights from a far off in the distance interstate, but the truth still remains a mystery.sixteen years ago, there was a museum that was located close to the spooklight road intersection that sold souvenirs and spook dust, but has long since closed. Midge Surbrugg, A Globe staff writer, told in a story about the spooklight, that the residents of the area were split into two categories: the believers and the disbelievers. The disbelievers have also reported seeing the spooklight on many occasions.a past visit, several years ago, I interviewed an elderly gentleman, just up the road from E-50 (spooklight road), and he admitted seeing this strange manifestation on numerous occasions. However, on my most recent visit (December, 1997), I did not see any spooklight manifestations and this phenomena still remains a mystery for me. But for all you curiosity seekers out there, who live close to this are of the country, I will provide you with very good directions to the site so you can witness this strange occurrence first hand.west of Joplin, Missouri; on Interstate I-44, (exit 4 - Seneca exit). Take highway 43 south approximately 6 miles and you'll come to 43 and BB. Make a right, go about 1.2 miles to the second gravel road (E-50) road and make a left. Anywhere along this road it is safe and okay to park. The first gravel road you will come to, on the left, is also known for Spooklight appearances, but whichever road you choose, I hope you observe something. HAPPY SPOOKLIGHT HUNTING! I-44 E EXIT 4 Joplin Hwy 71@ E-50 Rd. 1/2 mile X Stop Iris Rd Sign Dead End South.
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