A small office building on the Gallatin Public Square is said to be one of the most haunted places in middle Tennessee. Originally the building was a small stable that was bricked up and turned into a blacksmith shop. Over time it was rebuilt a few times and at one point was home to future…
Located in the heart of Madison Square is one of the most haunted places in Savannah, Georgia is the Sorrel-Weed House. The house was built for Francis Sorrel, a prominent businessman who later became romantically involved with one of his slaves named Molly. Despite the affair, Molly was said to be very close to Francis’…
While working on my book Southern Ghost Stories: Franklin, Tennessee I got to walk around the historic Williamson County Courthouse in downtown Franklin with a Sheriff’s deputy. The deputy told me some pretty crazy tales about the spirits that supposedly haunt the old courthouse, but nothing tops the story about the prisoner who disrupted court…
Renowned Tennessee Hauntstorian Allen Sircy invites readers to embark on a chilling journey through the spectral tales and eerie legends that have shaped the haunted history of Chattanooga in his latest book, “Southern Ghost Stories: Chattanooga.” This captivating anthology of paranormal accounts uncovers daring grave robbers, restless spirits, and mysterious occurrences that have left an…
Built in 1886 in Greeneville, Tennessee the General Morgan Inn is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in not just East Tennessee, but the entire state. The hotel is said to be haunted by a former staff member called “Greene Room Grace”. According to those who work in the old hotel, Greene…
Tucked away on the west side of Savannah is one of the most haunted cemeteries in Georgia. From stolen headstone to bodies that were disturbed and reinterred over the years, Laurel Grove has a lot of strange things that have happened over the years in the burying ground. It is also home to the founder…
In the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and across northern Mexico, a terrifying legend persists: La Lechuza, a bruja (witch) who possesses the horrifying ability to transform into a monstrous owl. Her origins vary by tale, but often speak of a woman who was unjustly accused of witchcraft and murdered, or a mother whose child…
Is Louisville the most haunted city in Kentucky? That’s what American Hauntstorian, Allen Sircy is trying to find out with his latest book, Southern Ghost Stories: Louisville. After publishing seven books about other hauntings around the country, the Tennessee-based author spent the last three years researching the history and alleged hauntings in Louisville for his…
The old Williamson County Courthouse in Franklin, Tennessee was used as the Union Headquarters during the Civil War. It was also the scene of a horrendous lynching in 1888. Due to so much history in the area it’s no surprise that it is believed to be haunted by ghosts of former soldiers. Join us as…
Just a short walk from Independence Hall in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is Washington Square. While the square was laid out by William Penn in 1692, for much of the following century it was used as a public burial site for paupers, sailors, convicts, African-Americans and others considered to be of low class. It’s believed that…
