American Civil War Ghosts & Hauntings
The American Civil War lasted from April 12, 1861 until May 26, 1865. In just over four years, the American Civil War claimed the lives of between 600,000 and 1,000,000 American soldiers and civilians. The aftermath of the war was felt for years to come, with some who even claim that the ghosts of those who died as a result of the war still linger on. On this page we will explore a number of American Civil War Ghost Stories, and some examples from different locations throughout the United States.
Documented Locations
Massachusetts
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Governor Bellingham-Cary House
"The Bellingham-Cary House"
Coordinates: 42.398327°, -71.028034°
Location Address: 34 Parker Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts
The Governor Bellingham-Cary House in Chelsea, Massachusetts was constructed in 1724, and added to the National Register Of Historic Places in September of 1974. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of two former Union and Confederate army soldiers who were killed during a confrontation after it was discovered they were both competing for the affection of the same woman. Ever since, residents at the Bellingham-Cary House have reported witnessing the apparitions of the two soldiers, as well as hearing the unexplained sounds of disembodied voices and laughter. Others report feeling cold spots, and feeling a strange presence at the location, as if being watched by an unseen entity. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia).
Hilldale Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.789135°, -71.095845°
Location Address: 337 Hilldale Avenue, Haverhill, Massachusetts
Established in 1859, Hilldale Cemetery in Haverhill, Massachusetts is a twenty-acre cemetery containing over four-thousand burial plots. It is said to be haunted by spirits of the men and women who first settled the area, and who devoted their lives to building the town of Haverhill. Visitors at the old cemetery also report witnessing the apparitions of former Civil War soldiers in the area known as Soldier's Hill. Others report feeling sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. In the early 2000's a nonprofit organization called the Hilldale Cemetery Association was formed to restore the cemetery and repair damages sustained after it was abandoned during the early 1900's See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia).
"The Bellingham-Cary House"
Coordinates: 42.398327°, -71.028034°
Location Address: 34 Parker Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts
The Governor Bellingham-Cary House in Chelsea, Massachusetts was constructed in 1724, and added to the National Register Of Historic Places in September of 1974. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of two former Union and Confederate army soldiers who were killed during a confrontation after it was discovered they were both competing for the affection of the same woman. Ever since, residents at the Bellingham-Cary House have reported witnessing the apparitions of the two soldiers, as well as hearing the unexplained sounds of disembodied voices and laughter. Others report feeling cold spots, and feeling a strange presence at the location, as if being watched by an unseen entity. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia).
Hilldale Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.789135°, -71.095845°
Location Address: 337 Hilldale Avenue, Haverhill, Massachusetts
Established in 1859, Hilldale Cemetery in Haverhill, Massachusetts is a twenty-acre cemetery containing over four-thousand burial plots. It is said to be haunted by spirits of the men and women who first settled the area, and who devoted their lives to building the town of Haverhill. Visitors at the old cemetery also report witnessing the apparitions of former Civil War soldiers in the area known as Soldier's Hill. Others report feeling sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. In the early 2000's a nonprofit organization called the Hilldale Cemetery Association was formed to restore the cemetery and repair damages sustained after it was abandoned during the early 1900's See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia).
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Virginia
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Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park & Civil War Cemetery
"The Battle Of Ball's Bluff"
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Location Address: Leesburg, Virginia
Ball's Bluff Battlefield in Leesburg, Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of former Civil War soldiers who were killed during the Battle Of Ball's Bluff on October 21, 1861. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Blandford Cemetery
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Location Address: Petersburg, Virginia
Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia was established in 1702. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of over 30,000 Confederate army soldiers who were killed during the Siege of Petersburg between June 9, 1864 and March 25, 1865. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Colonial National Historical Park
"Yorktown Battlefield"
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Location Address: Yorktown, Virginia
The Yorktown Battlefield within the Colonial National Historic Park in Yorktown, Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghosts of dozens of Colonial-era soldiers who were killed during the Battle Of Yorktown in 1781. In addition to witnessing apparitions and shadowy figures, many visitors also report hearing the sounds of disembodied muskets and cannons being fired in the distance, and the sound of a trumpet playing. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Ft. Collier Civil War Center & Battlefield
"Fort Collier"
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Location Address: Winchester, Virginia
The Ft. Collier Civil War Center in Winchester, Virginia and the ten acres of surrounding land are said to be haunted by the ghosts of over 3,600 Union and Confederate army soldiers who were killed during the Third Battle Of Winchester in September of 1864. In addition to witnessing shadowy figures and apparitions, locals often report hearing the disembodied sounds of men shouting, and muskets firing in the distance. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Ft. Monroe State Park & National Monument
"Fort Monroe"
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Location Address: Fort Monroe, Virginia
Ft. Monroe was constructed between 1822 and 1834 to protect the Chesapeake Bay area from British invasion after the War Of 1812. It later played a critical role as a Union Army outpost during the American Civil War, and is said to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of former Civil War soldiers. Many also report encountering the ghosts of several young children who are seen running and playing, and allegedly enjoy playing pranks on visitors. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps, while some even claim to have encountered the apparitions of a number of famous historical figures who once stayed at the fort, such as Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, or Edgar Allan Poe. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Kimball Theatre
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Location Address: Williamsburg, Virginia
Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg, Virginia first opened in 1933. It was built over the site of an old home that was used as a makeshift hospital after the Battle Of Williamsburg on May 5, 1862. The theater is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two brothers who joined opposite sides and were both killed during the American Civil War. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Manassas National Battlefield Park
"The Battle Of Bull Run"
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Location Address: Manassas, Virginia
Manassas National Battlefield Park in Manassas, Virginia was established in 1936, and listed on the National Register Of Historic Places in 1966. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of Union and Confederate army soldiers soldiers who were killed either during the First Battle Of Bull Run in 1861, or the Second Battle Of Bull Run in 1862, both of which were fought within Manassas National Battlefield Park. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Oak Grove Cemetery
"Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery"
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Location Address: Lexington, Virginia
Oak Grove Cemetery in Lexington, Virginia was established during the mid-1700's as the Lexington Presbyterian Cemetery. It was renamed to the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery in 1949 to commemorate a Confederate Army general, but the name was changed again in 2020 to Oak Grove Cemetery. The location is said to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of men and women, including the late General Stonewall Jackson, and several other fallen soldiers who were killed during the American Civil War. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
"Norfolk Naval Hospital"
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Location Address: Portsmouth, Virginia
Building 1 at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center was built in 1827 as the Norfolk Naval Hospital. It remained under Union army control during the American Civil War, but was briefly overtaken by Confederate forces between 1861 and 1862. The building is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former Confederate army soldier whose identity is unknown, and who remains at the location for unknown reasons. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
The Inn At Willow Grove
"Willow Grove Plantation"
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Location Address: Orange, Virginia
The Inn At Willow Grove in Orange, Virginia was built in 1778 as the Willow Grove Plantation. Visitors often report witnessing the ghosts of former Confederate soldiers on the grounds surrounding Willow Grove, where trenches and other fortifications were placed during the American Civil War. Many also report hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps and other strange noises coming from empty rooms. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
The Thomas Nelson House Museum
"The Thomas Nelson House"
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Location Address: Yorktown, Virginia
The Thomas Nelson House in Yorktown, Virginia was built in 1730, and acquired by the National Park Service in 1968 for use as a museum. The historic home was occupied briefly by British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War, many of whom were killed by American patriots. Their ghosts are said to haunt the location, along with the spirits of a number of Union and Confederate army soldiers who passed away when the house was used as a makeshift hospital during the American Civil War. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
The Virginia Quilt Museum
"Harrisonburg Quilt Museum"
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Location Address: Harrisonburg, Virginia
The Virginia Quilt Museum in Harrisonburg, Virginia was built in 1856 as a private residence by a man named Edward Warren, and is sometimes also referred to as the Warren-Sipe House. The location was used briefly as a makeshift hospital during the American Civil War, as well as the town's jail and courthouse. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man who is seen wearing a Confederate Army uniform who was killed in battle. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Wilderness Battlefield
"Battle Of The Wilderness"
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Location Address: Orange, Virginia
Wilderness Battlefield in Orange, Virginia is part of the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Battlefield Park, which features a number of walking trails for visitors. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of over 3,000 Union and Confederate soldiers who were killed between May 5 and May 7, 1964 during the Battle Of The Wilderness. Many also report encountering a weeping woman calling out for her lost husband, or witnessing mysterious orbs and flashing lights in the nearby woods. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
"The Battle Of Ball's Bluff"
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Location Address: Leesburg, Virginia
Ball's Bluff Battlefield in Leesburg, Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of former Civil War soldiers who were killed during the Battle Of Ball's Bluff on October 21, 1861. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Blandford Cemetery
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Location Address: Petersburg, Virginia
Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia was established in 1702. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of over 30,000 Confederate army soldiers who were killed during the Siege of Petersburg between June 9, 1864 and March 25, 1865. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Colonial National Historical Park
"Yorktown Battlefield"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Yorktown, Virginia
The Yorktown Battlefield within the Colonial National Historic Park in Yorktown, Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghosts of dozens of Colonial-era soldiers who were killed during the Battle Of Yorktown in 1781. In addition to witnessing apparitions and shadowy figures, many visitors also report hearing the sounds of disembodied muskets and cannons being fired in the distance, and the sound of a trumpet playing. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Ft. Collier Civil War Center & Battlefield
"Fort Collier"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Winchester, Virginia
The Ft. Collier Civil War Center in Winchester, Virginia and the ten acres of surrounding land are said to be haunted by the ghosts of over 3,600 Union and Confederate army soldiers who were killed during the Third Battle Of Winchester in September of 1864. In addition to witnessing shadowy figures and apparitions, locals often report hearing the disembodied sounds of men shouting, and muskets firing in the distance. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Ft. Monroe State Park & National Monument
"Fort Monroe"
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Location Address: Fort Monroe, Virginia
Ft. Monroe was constructed between 1822 and 1834 to protect the Chesapeake Bay area from British invasion after the War Of 1812. It later played a critical role as a Union Army outpost during the American Civil War, and is said to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of former Civil War soldiers. Many also report encountering the ghosts of several young children who are seen running and playing, and allegedly enjoy playing pranks on visitors. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps, while some even claim to have encountered the apparitions of a number of famous historical figures who once stayed at the fort, such as Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, or Edgar Allan Poe. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Kimball Theatre
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Location Address: Williamsburg, Virginia
Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg, Virginia first opened in 1933. It was built over the site of an old home that was used as a makeshift hospital after the Battle Of Williamsburg on May 5, 1862. The theater is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two brothers who joined opposite sides and were both killed during the American Civil War. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Manassas National Battlefield Park
"The Battle Of Bull Run"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Manassas, Virginia
Manassas National Battlefield Park in Manassas, Virginia was established in 1936, and listed on the National Register Of Historic Places in 1966. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of Union and Confederate army soldiers soldiers who were killed either during the First Battle Of Bull Run in 1861, or the Second Battle Of Bull Run in 1862, both of which were fought within Manassas National Battlefield Park. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Oak Grove Cemetery
"Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Lexington, Virginia
Oak Grove Cemetery in Lexington, Virginia was established during the mid-1700's as the Lexington Presbyterian Cemetery. It was renamed to the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery in 1949 to commemorate a Confederate Army general, but the name was changed again in 2020 to Oak Grove Cemetery. The location is said to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of men and women, including the late General Stonewall Jackson, and several other fallen soldiers who were killed during the American Civil War. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
"Norfolk Naval Hospital"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Portsmouth, Virginia
Building 1 at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center was built in 1827 as the Norfolk Naval Hospital. It remained under Union army control during the American Civil War, but was briefly overtaken by Confederate forces between 1861 and 1862. The building is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former Confederate army soldier whose identity is unknown, and who remains at the location for unknown reasons. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
The Inn At Willow Grove
"Willow Grove Plantation"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Orange, Virginia
The Inn At Willow Grove in Orange, Virginia was built in 1778 as the Willow Grove Plantation. Visitors often report witnessing the ghosts of former Confederate soldiers on the grounds surrounding Willow Grove, where trenches and other fortifications were placed during the American Civil War. Many also report hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps and other strange noises coming from empty rooms. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
The Thomas Nelson House Museum
"The Thomas Nelson House"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Yorktown, Virginia
The Thomas Nelson House in Yorktown, Virginia was built in 1730, and acquired by the National Park Service in 1968 for use as a museum. The historic home was occupied briefly by British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War, many of whom were killed by American patriots. Their ghosts are said to haunt the location, along with the spirits of a number of Union and Confederate army soldiers who passed away when the house was used as a makeshift hospital during the American Civil War. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
The Virginia Quilt Museum
"Harrisonburg Quilt Museum"
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Location Address: Harrisonburg, Virginia
The Virginia Quilt Museum in Harrisonburg, Virginia was built in 1856 as a private residence by a man named Edward Warren, and is sometimes also referred to as the Warren-Sipe House. The location was used briefly as a makeshift hospital during the American Civil War, as well as the town's jail and courthouse. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man who is seen wearing a Confederate Army uniform who was killed in battle. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
Wilderness Battlefield
"Battle Of The Wilderness"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Orange, Virginia
Wilderness Battlefield in Orange, Virginia is part of the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Battlefield Park, which features a number of walking trails for visitors. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of over 3,000 Union and Confederate soldiers who were killed between May 5 and May 7, 1964 during the Battle Of The Wilderness. Many also report encountering a weeping woman calling out for her lost husband, or witnessing mysterious orbs and flashing lights in the nearby woods. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is still in progress.
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Washington
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Eatery At The Grant House
"The Grant House"
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Location Address: Vancouver, Washington
The Eatery At The Grant House in Vancouver, Washington was built in 1849 to house officers stationed at nearby Ft. Vancouver. It was part of the historical district known as Officers Row, now located in Vancouver National Historic Reserve. The old building is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former Union Army general named Alfred, who is allegedly seen and heard by patrons and employees. Many also report encountering the ghost of a young boy who appears to be wearing clothing from a long bygone era. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Grand Army Of The Republic Cemetery
"The GAR Cemetery"
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Location Address: Seattle, Washington
The Grand Army Of The Republic Cemetery in Seattle, Washington was established in 1895 as a burial place for veterans who fought in the American Civil War, and remained in use until the 1940's. Those visiting the old cemetery often report witnessing the apparitions of former Civil War soldiers, and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and moans. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
"The Grant House"
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Location Address: Vancouver, Washington
The Eatery At The Grant House in Vancouver, Washington was built in 1849 to house officers stationed at nearby Ft. Vancouver. It was part of the historical district known as Officers Row, now located in Vancouver National Historic Reserve. The old building is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former Union Army general named Alfred, who is allegedly seen and heard by patrons and employees. Many also report encountering the ghost of a young boy who appears to be wearing clothing from a long bygone era. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Grand Army Of The Republic Cemetery
"The GAR Cemetery"
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Location Address: Seattle, Washington
The Grand Army Of The Republic Cemetery in Seattle, Washington was established in 1895 as a burial place for veterans who fought in the American Civil War, and remained in use until the 1940's. Those visiting the old cemetery often report witnessing the apparitions of former Civil War soldiers, and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and moans. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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West Virginia
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Elmwood Cemetery
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Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Elmwood Cemetery in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of Confederate Army soldiers who were killed during the American Civil War. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Shepherdstown Sweet Shop & Bakery
"Shepherdstown Sweet Shop"
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Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
The building which now houses the Shepherdstown Sweet Shop & Bakery in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghost of a Civil War era soldier, known as "The Colonel." It was used as a makeshift hospital for soldiers wounded during the Battle Of Antietam, which took place on September 17, 1862 and claimed the lived of over 24,000 casualties. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Sunrise Carriage Trail
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Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
The Sunrise Carriage Trail in Charleston, West Virginia was constructed in 1905 to transport building materials from the Charleston railway depot to the nearby governor's mansion. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two women who were found buried beside the trail during its construction who were executed during the American Civil War for being identified as Union Army spies. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Elmwood Cemetery in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of Confederate Army soldiers who were killed during the American Civil War. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Shepherdstown Sweet Shop & Bakery
"Shepherdstown Sweet Shop"
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Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
The building which now houses the Shepherdstown Sweet Shop & Bakery in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghost of a Civil War era soldier, known as "The Colonel." It was used as a makeshift hospital for soldiers wounded during the Battle Of Antietam, which took place on September 17, 1862 and claimed the lived of over 24,000 casualties. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Sunrise Carriage Trail
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Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
The Sunrise Carriage Trail in Charleston, West Virginia was constructed in 1905 to transport building materials from the Charleston railway depot to the nearby governor's mansion. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two women who were found buried beside the trail during its construction who were executed during the American Civil War for being identified as Union Army spies. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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