Haunted GA
Savannah, with its live oaks, squares and old graveyards, is often called one of the most haunted cities in America, and Georgia's ghost tours start there.
Historic house museum Savannah, GA
Completed around 1840 for merchant Francis Sorrel, this Greek Revival mansion sits on Madison Square. Visitors report voices and figures in the carriage house and on the stairs, and the house has appeared on several paranormal TV shows.
Visiting: Offers daytime history tours and nightly ghost tours; check the official site for schedules.Official site →
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Cemetery Savannah, GA
Set on a former plantation along the Wilmington River, Bonaventure became a public cemetery in 1907 and is famous for its moss-draped oaks and Victorian statuary. Visitors tell of children's laughter and statues that seem to watch them, and the cemetery gained fame from "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
Visiting: Active city cemetery open daily during posted hours; guided tours are available from local groups.
Historic hotel Savannah, GA
The Marshall House opened in 1851 and served as a hospital during the Civil War and during yellow fever outbreaks. Guests report children running in the halls, faucets turning on by themselves and figures in old-fashioned clothing.
Visiting: Operating hotel on Broughton Street.
Ghost stories are shared as folklore. Hours, tours and access change — always check with the site before you go, and never enter private or closed property.
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