Real Haunted Houses in Georgia
From LoveToKnow Paranormal
The South seems to be a veritable treasure trove of haunted phenomena, and it is here that fans of the paranormal can find real haunted houses in Georgia. The State of Georgia has a large number of reportedly haunted properties that lend themselves to the mystique of this romantic place, steeped as it is in tales of the Civil War, the Reconstruction and much more. It is this history, with its violence and strife that produces many tales of the supernatural and paranormal.
Georgia has a healthy tradition of hauntings and ghost activity, and there is a good diversity of sites that might attract the serious paranormal fan, as well as the casual visitor. To enhance the experience, the stories of the roots of a lot of these hauntings can be told against the backdrop of real-life historical drama, intrigue and violence.
Kehoe House
William Kehoe House is one of the more famous real haunted houses in Georgia. The history behind this house, unlike a lot of haunted house stories, is not filled with negative emotional upheaval and dreadful violence. The Kehoes were a God-fearing family who, despite their relative wealth, nevertheless remained down-to-earth. Although some of their children died infancy, this was more to do with the tragic conditions of childbirth at the time.
Although the family history is fairly innocuous, the house itself still provides many tales of visitations and supernatural occurrences. William Kehoe himself is said to haunt the house, particularly his old study room, while the presences of Annie Kehoe, his wife, and the ghosts of some of their children are believed to make themselves known. In contrast to a lot of hauntings, this particular case is one of the more positive ones, with the spirits of the Kehoes said to be friendly and curious, rather than horrific and frightening.
Pirate’s House
Of all the real haunted houses in Georgia, Pirate’s House is possibly one of the most stereotypical of haunted dwellings. Built in 1753, the house, now an inn, has all the historical features that one would expect from a haunted site, including pirates, sailors, violent drunks and much tension and strife.
Manifestations that have been reported on this particular site range from the sound of ghostly laughter to objects violently flying around without human intervention. Pirate’s House continues to be one of the most incident-packed paranormal sites in Georgia, and can be visited by people who are curious about the manifestations, as well as those who are just looking for a delicious bite to eat.
Other Real Haunted Houses in Georgia
There are other examples, as well as those mentioned above, of haunted activity and paranormal phenomena in Georgia.
A selection of these examples include:
- The Olde Pink House: This site is host to several manifestations, not least the apparition of James Habersham, the original owner, who appears to staff at the house between the months of October and March. There are also several mischievous entities that like to play pranks on unsuspecting patrons of the house.
- Jekyll Island Club Hotel: This site still hosts a number of apparitions from it’s past, and generally these manifestations tend to be friendly, inquisitive and, in the case of the bell-hop who offers married couples newly-pressed suits, even helpful.
- Atlantas Basement Haunting: This haunting is one of the more frightening ones, since a lot of the activity reputedly happens during the daytime. Such events as the sound of footsteps, cold spots, voices and the sound of someone trying to break the door down at night lend this case an eerie and disturbing veneer of terror.
There are many more sites of paranormal activity in Georgia. It is a place that is rich in haunting folklore and stories, and it requires little investigation to be pointed in the right direction for those who seek to put a supernatural thrill into their lives.
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