Savannah’s long and colorful history provides plenty of ghost tales. If you visit one of Savannah’s historic districts, listen out for stories about murder, voodoo and evil spirits – you might even hear some truly scary tales!
Room 204 at Hampton Lillibridge House is said to be haunted by Anne, who can be heard pulling at sheets throughout the night and tugging. Legend has it that Anne committed suicide due to heartache from an unsuccessful love affair and may still haunt this room.
Marshall House
Savannah is an historic city steeped in history that has left behind its share of haunting spirits. From wars and deadly fires to Yellow Fever epidemics, Savannah has witnessed great tragedy and death and as such many of its hotels have ghostly presences that remain behind.
The Marshall House Hotel in Savannah is one of Savannah’s oldest and most haunted hotels. Reports have surfaced of paranormal activity there for years, such as ghostly children reportedly running through halls or faucets opening by themselves. Furthermore, Mary Marshall herself still haunts these halls from time to time as an apparition roams them eerily.
Built in 1851, Marshall House served as a hospital during the American Civil War and experienced two Yellow Fever epidemics. During renovations in 1999, workers discovered what were likely amputated limbs from Civil War soldiers that were hidden under its floorboards.
City Hotel
Savannah, the oldest city in Georgia, seems to attract ghosts of all sorts; even its hotels appear haunted. One such hotel on Jones Street known as Marshall House has long been associated with supernatural forces; guests have reported hearing children running around, seeing shadow figures, and experiencing unexplained phenomena such as faucets turning themselves on without any human interaction whatsoever.
The 17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant in Savannah is another top spot for ghost tours, built in 1875 and believed to be haunted by slaves who were brutally forced into servitude there. Additionally, this landmark building was the first home in Savannah with indoor plumbing and electricity – both revolutionary features at that time – with guests hearing sounds such as rolling billiard balls or hearing strange noises inside its basement.
Sorrel-Weed House
The Sorrel-Weed House on Madison Square in Savannah’s Historic District is said to be haunted by Francis Sorrel and his family. Built during the 1840s for shipping merchant Francis Sorrel – who hails from Haitian-French heritage and later became one of Savannah’s richest men – his spirits can often be heard here.
Molly and Matilda’s ghosts, who were executed after being caught engaging in an affair with their slaveowner’s first wife, have also been reported haunting this house. People have reported hearing whispering voices, seeing shadowy figures or feeling an oppressive energy when visiting.
Savannah’s haunted spots may not be open to the general public, but there are tours available that allow guests to enter some. Some tours are conducted by historical preservation groups while others provide paranormal tours. Furthermore, Moon River Brewing Company was once known as City Hotel and often featured as part of these haunted tours.
Madison Square
No matter your interest, Savannah is full of stories of ghostly activity – whether that means ghost hunting or simply curiosity about Savannah’s haunted history, Madison Square is full of attractions for both. A popular haunted house in Savannah known for inspiring Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil book and movie is Madison Square, as is its home of scorned lovers that inspired it; people still report hearing footsteps or seeing shadowy figures inside its walls, with some even reporting being touched by an invisible presence!
17Hundred90 Inn is a favorite stop for ghost hunters visiting Savannah, and it’s easy to understand why. The inn is believed to be haunted by Anna Powers – a disillusioned heartbroken woman who committed suicide after failing in love with an English sailor – who is said to haunt room 204 where guests have reported hearing crying or feeling something tug at their sheets.
432 Abercorn Street near Madison Square is an increasingly popular haunted house destination. This home has long been associated with horrifying stories relating to murder, the dismemberment of children and an attempt at turning it into a Church of Satan headquarters.
