The Horrifying History Behind Georgia’s Oldest Hospital Will Truly Give You Nightmares
Georgia has some wonderfully ghastly tales that will strike fear in the heart of residents and visitors alike. But there is one particular place that dates back centuries, as the second oldest continuously operating hospital in the U.S., but also one of Savannah’s most haunted locations. Take a look for yourself, and learn the history behind this haunted spot.
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The Old Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia is known to many as one of the most haunted places in town.
It was rumored that the tunnel would be filled with the deceased, with horse drawn carriages pulling up in the pitch of night to secretly carry off the dead to be buried.
The Old Candler Hospital is also home to the Candler Oak tree, otherwise known as the "Hanging Tree", which is one of the oldest living landmarks in the area, with a sordid past.
Other rumors surrounding the Old Candler Hospital involve shock therapy used at the psychiatric ward, and other horrifying procedures that were dubbed "treatments."
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.
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