Savannah, Georgia has long been recognized as the busiest city in the country. Some people visit the South’s host city in search of historical monuments, a thriving food scene, and quiet beaches.
For others, Savannah is the perfect destination to hunt for a paranormal encounter. Visitors can unravel the mysteries of the city’s most terrifying hotspots by taking a closer look at local paranormal beliefs.
True locals will recognize names on this list as legends whose stories have been passed down for decades. Luckily for you, we know exactly where to find them if you’re brave enough.
Alice Riley-Wright Square
Alice Riley is famous for being the first woman in Georgia to be hanged and classified as a murderer in 1735. She came to town as an indentured servant and was found guilty of the murder of William Wise, the farmer she worked. She reportedly ran around the square in desperation, asking for help from terrified visitors.
Address: Wright Square, Savannah, GA
Gracie Watson-Johnson Square
Gracie Watson’s burial site in Bonaventure Cemetery is considered one of the most visited graves in the United States, but apparently her spirit prefers the places she has inhabited during her short life.
Gracie’s parents owned an opulent hotel in Johnson Square in the late 18th century. The town was heartbroken when she died suddenly of pneumonia at the age of six. Gracie has been reported messing around in Johnson Square in a little white dress.
Address: Johnson Square, Savannah, GA
Toby – Cellar of the Moon River Brewing Company
The Moon River Brewing Company building is over 200 years old and has an extensive horror history. Renovation work had to be temporarily halted in the 1970s due to ghostly activity.
Toby is a well-known shadow spirit that lurks in the downstairs billiard room of the company restaurant. Longtime collaborator Chris Lewis told Savannah Morning News: “Toby has been known to zoom past you or even push you out of the way. We don’t know why he’s here, but he likes to play pranks on people.”
Address: 21 W. Bay St., Savannah, GA
Anna — Room 204 of 17 Hundred 90 Inn
Anna is one of the most talked about ghosts, possibly due to the fake mannequin positioned in an upstairs window to scare tourists.
Folklore has it that a heartbroken young woman named Anna threw herself out of a third floor window as the sailor she was in love with sailed away. Guests report strange activity in room 204 of the inn.
Address: 307 E. President St., Savannah, GA
James Habersham – The Olde Pink House
The Olde Pink House is said to be the most haunted place in the country, and some speculate that its original owner, James Habersham, never left it. His ghost has been spotted fiddling with tablecloths in the dining room and observing patrons in colonial attire.
Be careful when visiting here as some reviewers have complained about being mysteriously locked in the ladies’ room.
Address: 23 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA
You Kehoe Twins – The Kehoe House
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This former funeral home is famous as the home of the Kehoe family. Although no records show that any of the 10 Kehoe children were twins, local legend has it that they died in the house and identical spirits roam the halls today. Kehoe House is currently operating as an adult-only bed and breakfast.
“As for the haunted house, take that with a grain of salt until you stay here and lie in bed going to sleep and you hear kids running around upstairs,” says one reviewer. “No children stay here. My husband and I both heard it!”
Address: 123 Habersham St., Savannah, GA
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