Colonel John Tahoe had this house built back in 1799 and it was even used as The White House during Madison's term. Colonel John's pregnant daughter died in the house by throwing herself from the top banister. She committed suicide upon finding out her father had done away with her solider lover. He had greatly disapproved of him. Her ghost is said to roam the halls of The Octagon House along with several of the deceased slaves and Colonel John himself.




