This Haunted Road Trip Will Lead You To The Scariest Places In Georgia
By Marisa Roman|Updated on October 08, 2021(Originally published October 06, 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.
Are you ready for the ultimate haunted road trip in Georgia? Now is the perfect time to plan your spooky road trip, and visit some of the most haunted places in Georgia. We sought out the creepiest, historically spookiest, and most interesting places in the state to scare the wits out of you. It makes for the perfect road trip to spend your upcoming Halloween weekend (and to see just how brave of an adventurer you really are.)
In total, the trip will take you a little more than 9 hours if you’re trekking straight through. However, we do recommend taking time at each stop, and really absorbing yourself in the scene and the scare. If you need some suggestions of some haunted overnight stays, don’t worry, we have you covered: These 9 Haunted Hotels In Georgia Will Make Your Stay A Nightmare.
You can find the entire haunted road trip here. Or take a look at all of the most terrifying stops this road trip will bring you to below:
Colonial Park is the PERFECT way to start this haunted road trip. Why? Because it's notoriously one of the most haunted places in Georgia. Savannah is known for its ghostly apparitions and paranormal activity, and Colonial Park Cemetery is an awesome way to see for yourself. Keep your eyes out for any spirits loitering on the grounds, like the couple who have been spotted walking around at night―the woman missing her head, the man missing his arms.
Address: 201 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA, 31401
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2. The Marshall House
The Marshall House, Historic Inns of Savannah, 123 E Broughton St suite a, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
You’re staying in Savannah for stop number two, because The Marshall House is well worth exploration. Known as the most haunted hotel in the South, The Marshall House was once used as a Civil War hospital specifically around the time General Sherman captured Savannah. There have been numerous accounts of amputations being performed in the hospital, as evidenced by the limbs found buried under the floorboards during hotel renovations. The spirits of the dead Civil War soldiers can still be heard moaning throughout the night. Would you dare spend the night?
Address: 123 East Broughton Street, Savannah, GA, 31401
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3. Harville House
Harville House Barn, LLC, 1850 Harville Rd #3955, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA
Many people frequent the Harville House in order to truly appreciate the abandoned building in all her glory. People claim the house is haunted, and that the decrepit feel is enough to keep visitors out. However, we truly recommend seeing this abandoned beaut at night….with flashlights…and no one around to hear your scream.
Address: 1850 Harville Road, Statesboro, GA, 30458
Your next stop is none other than Devil’s Bridge in Cochran, Georgia. Located on HWY 129, this bridge was once used by a Satanic cult to perform their rituals underneath long ago. As the legend has it, if you park your car at night, turn off your lights and put your keys on the hood, headlights will appear from atop the hill and race toward you, disappearing only as they reach the bridge. Do you have what it takes to find out for yourself?
Address: Cochran, GA, 31014
The next stop on this haunted road trip is Andersonville Prison, which is considered by many to be one of the most haunted places in Georgia. This prison, referred to long ago as "Camp Sumter", held Union soldiers’ prisoner during the Civil War, and kept them in deplorable conditions. Many Union soldiers that were held captive, died, and their spirits are said to haunt the grounds, making themselves known to anyone who comes along.
Address: Andersonville, GA, 31711
6. Central State Hospital
Central State Hospital: Milledgeville, Powell Building, 620 Broad St, Milledgeville, GA 31062, USA
One of Georgia’s most infamous asylums is Central State Hospital in Milledgeville. Opened in 1842, it was Georgia’s first psychiatric hospital, and the largest mental facility in Georgia. After severe overcrowding, among other disturbing stories, the hospital is closed down for good. Now one of the creepiest abandoned places in Georgia, the hospital is still spooky for all those who pass by.
Address: 620 Broad Street, Milledgeville, GA, 31062
7. Oakland Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
The next stop on this haunted road trip is Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia. As the resting place for 3,000-5,000 Confederate soldiers who died during Sherman’s tumultuous and violent invasion of the city, it’s no wonder this place is considered haunted. Many people who have visited these grounds at night have claimed to hear people moaning in the distance, or see ghostly apparitions with missing limbs searching the grounds for help.
Address: 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, 30312
Tunnel Hill was once a thriving train line, connecting Chattanooga and Atlanta. Two tunnels were built, after one was deemed inefficient, and visitors can walk through one of the tunnels to this day. Why is this famed tunnel haunted, you ask? Because the tunnel was once the site of quite a few Confederate battles and has been the resting place of many soldiers who lost their lives. Rumor has it, the ghosts of Confederate soldiers can be seen throughout the tunnel at night, and the smell of decaying flesh and rotting corpses is abundantly observed.
Address: 215 Clisby Austin Road, Tunnel Hill, GA, 30755
Your road trip ends at a place that makes the Bates Motel look like Disneyland. Tennga Motel doesn’t have an address, but Tennga, Georgia is so small, you won’t have any issues finding it. Adding to the mystery, this motel is abandoned - windows and doors all boarded up. It is rumored to be haunted, which is why it remains in ruins. It is the perfect way to end your road trip. Especially if you end it at night…
I don’t know about you, but I’m itching to hit the road already. Once you complete the road trip, we’d love to hear from you! Share with us your best photos and experiences from your adventure! Or if haunted Georgia is what you’re about, then check out How To Experience A Full Month Of Terror This October In Georgia.
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What is the most famous ghost story from Georgia?
Before you set out on visiting all the ghosts in Georgia on this road trip, first you should learn about the most famous ghosts in the state. Georgia ghost stories are in abundance, which make it difficult to pinpoint the most famous story of all. However, it’s only right that some of the real Georgia ghost stories come straight from Savannah. One of the most well-known ghost stories in Georgia is the story of Alice Riley. Alice Riley was the very first woman to be sentenced to death in Savannah and is believed to have been hanged in Wright Square. Have you seen her apparition late at night when the fog sets over the square?
What is the most haunted town in Georgia?
While The Peach State is known for southern hospitality and charm, it also is known for being one of the most haunted spots in the country. There are tons of real haunted places Georgia, which is why we can have an epic haunted road trip. If you’re looking to find some real ghosts in Georgia then look no further than Savannah. As the first of Georgia’s cities, there is no debate that Savannah has some severe supernatural prowess. Visit Savannah during the autumn months and take any of the cemetery tours for a unique glimpse back in time on this historically haunted spot.
What is the creepiest abandoned place in Georgia?
Nothing says creepy quite like an abandoned building. The good news for us is that there are plenty of abandoned places in Georgia to explore that will certainly bring the thrills and chills. While some of these spots you cannot actually explore, you can still walk the perimeter and see if you can feel any supernatural beings nearby. Perhaps the creepiest abandoned place in Georgia worth visiting is The New Manchester Manufacturing Company near Sweetwater Creek.
