Georgia boasts all of the elements found in an epic horror film and paranormal knowledge found in an engaging Stephen King novel, not to mention boasting some of the world’s most haunted places.
Savannah has long been considered one of America’s most haunted cities, and here are 10 creepiest spots you should visit in Georgia.
Olde Pink House
Georgia is home to many haunted hospitals, hotels and restaurants that are popular destinations for ghost tours and boast interesting histories. Many of these sites remain operational today – such as Savannah’s 17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant which has been open for more than 100 years with plenty of eerie tales.
The Olde Pink House in Savannah is renowned for serving delicious low country cuisine like crispy scored flounder with grits. However, many believe that this building may be haunted by James Habersham who built it during the late 1700s before hanging himself after grieving over his wife’s death – his spirit may linger here and enjoy playing playful tricks on visitors to this tavern.
One resident is a lively Revolutionary War veteran who frequently stops by the bar for drinks and raises his glass for toasts. He can often be found strolling about with an infectiously cheerful expression before quickly disappearing as soon as he approaches the Button family grave.
Colonial Park Cemetery
Georgia is known for its rich history, which often coincides with its share of hauntings. From haunted houses to unsettling mental institutions and cemeteries, there’s no shortage of creepy locations across Georgia – Savannah in particular stands out as being an epicenter for paranormal activity.
Colonial Park Cemetery is considered one of the most haunted places in Georgia. Constructed in 1750 and as one of Savannah’s earliest burial grounds since yellow fever victims as well as victims from violence can be found there, along with about 700 people who perished during 1820’s Yellow Fever epidemic – many are laid to rest there in Colonial Park Cemetery.
Even with its creepy reputation, it’s important to remember that most of the stories regarding haunted cemeteries are myths based on fictional characters such as Rene Rondelier who is said to haunt this place.
Marshall House Hotel
Georgia’s oldest city is home to plenty of supernatural activity. No matter if you are staying in one of Savannah’s historic buildings or simply touring, mysterious things often occur – with Marshall House Hotel being no different.
This four-story building, constructed in 1851 and named Marshall House after its builder, has seen many different roles throughout its long history: from acting as a hospital for Civil War soldiers during two yellow fever epidemics, through being used as a boarding house and other businesses, to ghost sightings including full body apparitions, clicking typewriter sounds and water faucets turning themselves on.
Mary Marshall is said to haunt Marshall House hotel; her portrait can be found behind the reception desk and she has been seen roaming its halls like a ghostly apparition. Ghost children also can often be heard laughing and playing late into the night at this residence.
Pirate’s House
At Calhoun Square in Savannah lies Pirate’s House – Savannah’s oldest and supposedly haunted building. Made famous after appearing in Robert Louis Stevenson’s book Treasure Island, people claim that it is haunted by Captain Flint himself (although he wasn’t real!), yet have reported hearing strange noises or sensed eyes watching them as they dine at this restaurant.
It has even been featured on paranormal shows! Employees at this location have reported objects falling off shelves, mist appearing out of nowhere, and footsteps being heard walking across plank floors; some even claim seeing ghostly figures more than once!
Visitors are strongly advised to steer clear of the basement and upstairs, which are known for paranormal activity. Be wary of an angry ghost who pushes employees around; he has been known to displace bottles and play tricks on staff members.
