Georgia, with its complicated past involving bloody Civil War battles and disreputable mental institutions, is no surprise when it comes to haunted sites. From creepy houses to creepy cemeteries, this Southern state contains ghostly spirits at every turn.
Funopolis Family Fun Center in Commerce provides an exciting Haunted Forest experience, and they also feature a Haunted Maze; combined tickets are also available.
Sorrel-Weed House
As Halloween nears, many are searching for thrills. Haunted houses provide just that thrill. From getting your heart racing to scaring off friends with fear-inducing encounters, Georgia offers numerous haunted houses that promise thrills!
The Sorrel-Weed House in Savannah is one of its most haunted locations. A beautiful historic house, it has made multiple appearances in pop culture such as Forrest Gump’s opening shot. Additionally, it has been showcased on The Today Show and several ghost investigation shows.
Francis Sorrel built this house in the 1840s. According to legend, its halls are haunted by Molly, Francis Sorrel’s mistress from before marriage and Matilda himself. These ghosts are said to be very active throughout the house and visitors often report feeling pulled or pushed by unseen forces; additionally the property may still bear blood from battles during American Revolutionary and Siege of Savannah battles.
Olde Pink House
The Pink House in Georgia is one of the most haunted houses, spanning centuries and filled with tragedy and loss. Once, it served as home for James Habersham Jr. who died fighting in the American Revolutionary War as his family struggled between supporting freedom for him and their brother’s loyalty to King George.
The mansion now serves as a restaurant and tavern, while also being one of Savannah’s most haunted places, with numerous paranormal happenings such as lights turning themselves off/on at random, tables moving on their own, as well as ghost sightings throughout.
James Habersham’s ghost reportedly still roams the Pink House Tavern and is thought to be its most active spirit, often seen ordering drinks and toasting with patrons at the bar. Other spirits at the Pink House may include children who perished from Yellow Fever as well as slaves who worked there.
Euharlee Covered Bridge
Rural Georgia can often be peaceful and serene, yet can also offer unnerving experiences. From Savannah’s Pirate’s House to Decatur’s Marshall House – haunted tales can be found throughout Georgia.
Euharlee Covered Bridge, situated west of Cartersville and part of Georgia’s Covered Bridge Trail, is both historically and spiritually significant. Legend has it that when traveling through this region a witch was refused shelter or food by locals; she cursed both its well and water that flowed from it as well as Euharlee town to never experience peace or rest again.
Visitors have reported hearing horse-drawn carriages and children crying when standing on the bridge at night, as well as being startled by the appearance of Blind Susie – this location should definitely be on any visitor’s itinerary who’s looking to explore Georgia’s haunted side! This place should definitely not be missed!
Christ Church Cemetery
October is here and that means it’s time to put on your Halloween costume, grab some treats, and visit one of Ohio’s haunted houses – these terrifying attractions are guaranteed to give you chills down your spine!
Dahlonega lies at the heart of Georgia’s Gold Rush and features some unnerving places, such as Christ Church Cemetery dating back to 1796. Buried there are people from various ages, races and religions; including its founding members; early St Simons Island settlers as well as Revolutionary War and Civil War soldiers are buried there as well.
There have been various ghostly accounts associated with this location, such as an unexplainable green mist and Rene’s ghost appearing here. You can experience all this creepiness first-hand on one of Legends & Lore tours!
