Top 10 Most Haunted Places in Georgia

Posted: 03.15.2020 | Updated: 01.27.2025

What are the most haunted places in Georgia?

If you live in the state of Georgia, you probably know of several ghost stories and a few haunted places in the Peach State. If you don’t live there and happen to be a fan of all things paranormal, it’s worth planning a trip to a state so rich with history and southern charm.

In this blog, we will be taking a look at the most haunted places in Georgia so you can map out a road trip across the state and learn of the stories of why these places are teeming with ghosts.

Before we begin, make sure to book a spot on our Savannah Terrors or Atlanta Ghosts tour to get a look at some of these haunted places in Georgia for yourself!

10. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art

We begin our journey into the most haunted places of Georgia in Marietta, a suburb of Atlanta. Before this became an art museum, it served as a post office for the city.

It is said that a ghost who goes by the name of “Catherine” is said to reside in the gallery. She is said to be one of two full-body spirits that visitors had reported seeing.

It was said that some paranormal investigators were sent to check out the museum. After reporting their findings, some of the museum’s staff members were laughing at them as if they were crazy.

That’s because their findings were inaccurate. The investigators claimed that there were evil spirits but museum staff said otherwise. Catherine and the other mystery specter are anything but evil.

9. Oakland Cemetery

Of course, you’re going to find ghosts in a graveyard, right? But some of these historic cemeteries come with a few ghost stories of their own. The Oakland Cemetery is located outside of Atlanta.

Many famous Atlanta residents like Maynard Jackson (former civil rights activist and later mayor) and Margaret Mitchell, the author of the famous novel “Gone With The Wind.” Interred in this cemetery are approximately 6,900 Confederate soldiers who were killed during the Civil War.

To no surprise, most of the spirits that wander the cemetery are reportedly dressed in Confederate garb. Even the trees on the cemetery grounds loom creepily over the gravestones.

8. Old Candler Hospital

Here’s something you need to know about Georgia’s most haunted places: most of them can be found in Savannah.

The Old Candler Hospital was a medical facility for Union soldiers and later a mental asylum. It has seen its share of death and misery in the years of its operation. Rumor has it that an underground tunnel that leads to a morgue is said to still be intact.

Additionally with the likelihood of spirits roaming the halls of this nearly 200-year-old building, don’t be shocked if you come across remains from bodies that have never been claimed.

7. Kennesaw House

The Kennesaw House once served as a “breakfast house” for anyone who was traveling and happened to be passing through Marietta. Of course, like most large buildings during the Civil War, it became a medical facility. Many Union soldiers were treated here (and, of course, there were scores who died of their injuries).

Since the post-Civil War era, the Kennesaw House has returned to its original roots as a hotel. One such guest reported seeing a vision of what appeared to be a Union soldier being treated by a doctor. Upon reporting it to the front desk clerk, the two went up to the third floor to see that nothing was there.

There are plenty of ghosts from both the Union and Confederate sides that are popping up all over the southern United States. If you’re a Civil War buff, then odds are you might want to check out this place and also some of the haunted sites that have served as hospitals during that time period.

6. The Ellis Hotel

In 1946, this Atlanta hotel was the site of one of the most devastating hotel fires in American history at that time. In a hotel that was supposed to be “fireproof,” a deadly blaze killed as many as 119 people. Despite the numerous reports of ghost sightings in the rooms and hallways, one other eerie paranormal activity seems to happen on a regular basis at the Ellis Hotel.

There are times when the hotel’s fire alarm will go off for no apparent reason. What’s even more scary is that it happens at 2:48 in the morning, the exact time when the fire broke out. If you are looking for a place to stay in Atlanta, a ghost sighting will be closer than you think. And if you hear the fire alarm late at night, you may want to check the time.

5. Windsor Hotel

The haunted Windsor Hotel is located in the town of Americus. It was constructed as a hotel for people venturing from the northern United States to stay during the winter months.

Over the years, it’s gained a bit of national recognition. It was said that former US president and Georgia native Jimmy Carter was a frequent guest of this hotel.

There are often stories of people hearing laughter in the hallways. Two of the spirits that are known to haunt this hotel are a mother and a daughter who lived in the hotel. The mother was one of the cleaning maids. Both of them were tragically killed when they were pushed down an elevator shaft by the mother’s lover after an altercation.

Guests have had some uneasy feelings on some of the upper-level floors as soon as they stepped off the elevator. Not only that, some people report seeing the reflection of a woman in a long black dress in a third floor mirror.

4. The Wren’s Nest

Ever wondered what it was like to hear some ghostly voices on tape? If you ever make a trip to Atlanta, you might want to visit The Wren’s Nest. The home that was owned by author Joel Chandler Harris is said to have a few spirits living there along with audio proof of it.

The Wren’s Nest staff had recorded plenty of audio of someone speaking in a soft, whispering tone. Others have seen the spirit of a woman walking towards the closest of one of the bedrooms. Another paranormal happening occurred when someone was looking in a mirror only to see a man looking right behind them (and disappearing quickly after that).

3. Hay House

Only two families have lived in this 18,000-square-foot home since its construction in the 19th century. Today, there is a full-time staff that maintains the property both indoors and outdoors. Yet, there have been plenty of recollections from staff members, past and present, regarding the paranormal activity.

The sight of odd-looking figures and lights flickering on and off at complete random seem to be some of the things that go on during a regular day at the Hay House. Occasionally the doors are locked when they’re not supposed to or open and shut whenever they feel like it.

2. Marshall House

The final two places are located in Savannah. First, we’ll be taking a look at the Marshall House. This hotel was built in 1851 and still stands as one of the oldest hotels in the city. It was built on land that was owned by Gabriel Leaver.

Upon his passing, his daughter Mary Marshall, a wealthy businesswoman in her own right, constructed the hotel and kept it in excellent shape. When the Civil War broke out, it became one of a handful of hotels that served as a medical facility for Union soldiers.

It was also used once again during the Yellow Fever epidemic that gripped the South and killed hundreds of people in several states. Aside from the countless spirits that wander the halls, rumor had it that amputated limbs were said to be hidden inside some of the floorboards of the hotel.

1.  Moon River Brewing Company

Unfortunately, the Moon River Brewing Company is no longer operational, but when it was, it was a popular eatery and brewery in Savannah.

Plenty of shootings, hangings, bar fights, you name it – it has happened here. It was said that the basement area of this establishment is connected to a series of tunnels. These tunnels were used during the days when the slave trade was still alive.

Aside from the feelings of being touched and pushed being reported, there had been some sounds of painful moans coming from what was believed to be one of the entrance areas to this hidden tunnel system.

On top of this, there are multiple ghosts living within Moon River Brewing Co. that are still lingering to this day. Toby is the most well known of these spirits, leaving anyone walking into the basement with a cold shoulder.

Haunted Georgia

From haunted hotels to haunted cemeteries, Georgia has it all. The Civil War and Yellow Fever epidemic ravaged this state, leaving behind many restless souls in its wake. Anywhere there is a bounty of historical significance, you can be assured that there will be spirits haunting the premises.

Visit our website today and book a spot with Savannah Terrors or Atlanta Ghosts to see some of the most haunted places in Georgia up close and personal. Make sure to also read up on our blog for more terror-inducing ghost stories, and stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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