Bonaventure Cemetery In Georgia Is Among The Most Haunted Places In The Nation
By Marisa Roman|Published October 12, 2021
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
Take a pause here, Georgians. Clear your mind. Now think about the most haunted places in the state. The places that have legends, perhaps murders, ghosts, and almost always, a sordid history. Do you have a few places in mind? This might look different for many of us, but according to a recent list by Conde Nast, there is one Georgia place that should stand out from the rest. According to Conde Nast Traveler, one of the most haunted places in America is right in the heart of Savannah – Bonaventure Cemetery.
Was this the haunted place you thought of?
While many of us are familiar with the fact that Savannah, Georgia is one of the most haunted cities in the United States, it isn’t just the city itself that brings the haunt.
One Southern gothic cemetery in particular in Savannah has taken top honors as one of the most haunted places in America - the famed Bonaventure Cemetery.
For some, this cemetery is one of the most beautiful in the world, with dripping Spanish moss from towering oaks, and flowers that blossom with vibrant color every year.
You might recognize the cemetery as featured in the novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, or you might know it as being the final resting place to a few notable figured from history.
But, many know this cemetery to be the place where the ghost of Little Gracie Watson resides. As the daughter of the hotel manager in the area, Gracie was well-known throughout Savannah. After her death from pneumonia at the age of six, Gracie was given a sculpture in her honor.
However, since her death in 1889, many residents have claimed to have seen Gracie either throughout town or in the cemetery. Today, guests still visiting Gracie’s gravesite to pay their respects and leave gifts behind.
Gracie isn’t the only reason Bonaventure Cemetery is dubbed haunted. Visitors have reported over the years hearing inexplicable sounds, like crying babies late at night, mad, barking dogs, and bouts of laughter.
With tours offered within the cemetery weekly, come see for yourself what makes this haunted Savannah spot so unique. And for anyone really feeling brave, see if you can make it through a night tour.
Have you ever visited Bonaventure Cemetery in Georgia before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about this cemetery, including the best times to visit, then head over to the cemetery’s website.
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