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Southern Ghost Stories

Southern Ghost Stories

American Hauntstorian Allen Sircy explores America’s haunted past — unearthing true ghost stories, graveyard legends, and forgotten folklore. Join him as he gives voice to haunted history and chilling tales that blur the line between fact and myth from every corner of the country.

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9:39

The Witches Tree

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/06/04

On Sixth Street and Park Avenue in the Old Louisville neighborhood you will find the fabled Witches Tree. The tree has been the subject of local lore and is considered to be a sacred holy place by many. But did you know that those who remove charms and trinkets from it are cursed? Join us as we take a closer look at Witches Tree in Louisville. Also don't forget to check out the Louisville Ghost Map app in iTunes and Google Play. Take your own ghost tour at your pace with you phone!

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9:58

Casa Monica Hotel

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/06/01

YMCA founder Franklin W. Smith came to St. Augustine with dreams of opening a lavish resort for all his snowbird friends up north. Unfortunately after he built the hotel he ran out of money and it was bought by Henry Flagler. And like Flagler's other old hotel the Casa Monica is thought to be one of the most haunted places in St. Augustine. The fourth floor and room 411 in particular is said to be very haunted. In fact, some of the staff refuses to go into the room by themselves! Join us

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11:31

Hotel Monteleone

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/05/28

In the late 19th century Antonio Monteleone opened a hotel in the French Quarter that quickly became the place to be. Literary giants such as William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams spent an extensive amount of time in the hotel. But the hotel isn't just known for its history. Like most places in New Orleans, the hotel is believed to be extremely haunted. While there are numerous spirits in the old hotel the most notorious one is a little boy named Maurice who has been spotted on the

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13:11

Tennessee State Prison

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/05/25

While the Tennessee State Prison is best known as the place where Tom Hanks filmed The Green Mile, the old prison is believed to be one of the most haunted places in the Volunteer State. For 90 years the prison was home to some of the most vile murderers, rapists and other hardened criminals. In fact, James Earl Ray, the man who killed Dr. Martin Luther King spent time in the prison before it was shut down in 1992. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings of the old

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11:00

The Old Bullitt County Courthouse

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/05/21

Built in 1900, the old Bullitt County courthouse was ground zero for one of the most deadliest train crashes in the history of Kentucky in December 1917. Two trains full of people who had been out Christmas shopping collided approximately 40 feet from the building. While the injured were taken to nearby churches and hospitals the dead were brought to the courthouse. Since the deadly crash 'The Lady in Lace' has been spotted inside the courthouse and people claim to see and hear strange

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10:00

The Waving Girl Statue

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/05/18

Anyone who goes to Savannah, Georgia is familiar with the Waving Girl statue on River Street. Honoring local woman Florence Martus, the statue was erected in 1971 and is considered to be the unofficial greeter to every ship that comes into the Port of Savannah. Although Florence was a beloved and celebrated figure in the low country some say her spirit isn't happy as the statue has been moved in recent years. Some say at night the statue has been known to come alive and the young lady has

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12:00

Magnolia Mansion

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/05/14

In the heart of the Garden District you will find the Harris-Maginnis House, one of the most haunted houses in New Orleans. The old mansion has been converted into an inn and after numerous tragedies that have taken place in the home several spirits have allegedly stayed behind. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings of the Magnolia Mansion. Also, don't forget to download the New Orleans Ghost Map in iTunes and Google Play. Take your own ghost tour of New Orleans at

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10:41

Samuel Parkman House

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/05/11

In 1849 Samuel Parkman loaned Dr. John Webster some money after he fell on hard times. The loan would be the root of one the greatest murder mysteries of the mid-19th century that shook Boston to it's core. Does Parkman still roam the halls of his townhouse across the street from Boston Common? Join us as we take a deep dive into Parkman murder and how it still affects his old residence today. Also, don't forget to download the Boston Ghost Map in iTunes and Google Play. Take your own

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9:02

Lyceum Hall

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/05/07

Originally built on Bridget Bishop's apple orchard in Salem, Massachusetts, Lyceum Hall was one of the premier venues in New England in 1800s. With lectures and debates from notable authors and dignitaries people flocked to Lyceum Hall in the 19th century. Eventually the historic building was turned into a restaurant that burned to the ground in 1914. The structure was rebuilt and is home to one of the finest seafood restaurants in New England. However, the historic property is said to be

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11:45

Nashville Stockyard

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/05/04

In the 19th century the Nashville Stockyard was one of the largest livestock markets in the southeast due to it's proximity to the Cumberland River and accessibility to Memphis, Louisville and Cincinnati. However, in the 1950s the markets dried up and eventually the property was turned into a fancy steakhouse. Over the years strange things began happening at the restaurant and it became known as one of the most haunted places in Nashville. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and

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8:02

The Lucas Theatre

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/04/30

Originally a silent movie theatre in the heart of Savannah Georgia, the Lucas Theatre opened in 1921 and was the first building in the Low Country to have air conditioning. However, as television became increasingly more popular the theatre saw a steep decline in attendance and had to shut down in 1976. The theatre is still around and is thought to be one of the most haunted places in Savannah. Join us as we take a closer look at all the paranormal activity in the historic theatre! Also,

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11:22

Swaney-Swifts

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/04/27

On North Water Avenue, in Gallatin, Tennessee you will find one of the best Hamburger joints in the state. However, the building dates back to the 1870s and was originally a pharmacy where a local pharmacist treated (sometimes unsuccesfully) patients with different ailments such as cholera. Today Swaney-Swifts serves most-watering burgers with a side of boo! The spirits of children are said to roam the building racing back and forth and playing tricks on employees. Join us as we take a

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The Wickland Mansion

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/04/23

Home of notable Kentucky politician Charles Anderson Wickliffe, the Wickland Mansion is one of the largest and nicest antebellum mansion in Bardstown, Kentucky. Known as the "Home of Three Governors" the Wickland Mansion is said to be one of the most haunted places in the Commonwealth. Join us as we take a deep dive into the live of Wickliffe and his opulent haunted mansion. Also don't forget to check out the Louisville Ghost Map app in iTunes and Google Play. Take your own ghost tour at

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11:34

The Lotz House

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/04/20

German immigrant Johann Lotz moved to Franklin, Tennessee to open a carpentry business. However, as the Civil War ravaged the country Lotz's home became ground zero for the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864. The battle ended with over 9,000 casualties, most of which took place in Lotz's front yard. Now the Lotz House is thought to be the most haunted place in Franklin, Tennessee. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Battle of Franklin and the history and hauntings of the Lotz

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Laurel Grove Cemetery

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/04/16

Tucked away on the west side of Savannah is one of the most haunted cemeteries in Georgia. From stolen headstone to bodies that were disturbed and reinterred over the years, Laurel Grove has a lot of strange things that have happened over the years in the burying ground. It is also home to the founder of the Girl Scouts, the most controversial man in Savannah and the songwriter of one of the most famous songs of all time. Join us as we take a deep dive into the paranormal activity

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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/04/13

One of the most popular bars in the French Quarter has a checkered past with ties to fabled pirate Jean Lafitte! Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop was just that, a blacksmith shop in the 1800s. However, it was also a front to sell stolen goods. As legend has it Lafitte buried some of his treasure on the property, but as of yet, it has not been recovered. Join us as we take a deep dive into the haunted history of the New Orleans bar. Does the ghost of Jean Lafitte still appear in the bar? Also,

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8:04

New Albany National Cemetery

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/04/09

Before the Civil War New Albany was the largest city in Indiana due to its proximity to the Ohio River. During the war it was an important hub to both the Confederacy and especially the Union who set up hospitals there. After the war President Abraham Lincoln established a National Cemetery in New Albany, making it one of fourteen sites in the country where Federal soldiers were laid to rest. But is the cemetery haunted? Locals tell stories of seeing and hearing strange things around the

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10:15

Castillo de San Marcos

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/04/06

After English raids in the 17th century the Spanish realized that their wooden forts would not hold up under attack. The Castillo de San Marcos was built in 1702 on the western shore of St Augustine’s Matanzas Bay and it turned away invaders during British forces in 1728 and 1740. According to legend the old fort is haunted by the spirits of Captain Manuel Abela and Dolores, the wife of cold hearted Colonel Garcia Marti. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history of the Castillo de

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9:46

Twitty City

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/04/02

While Dolly Parton was opening Dollywood and Opryland was becoming one of the most popular theme parks in the south Conway Twitty dipped his toe into the water as well. As one of the most popular country singers in the 1980s Twitty opened his own attraction called Twitty Citty in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Unfortunately after his untimely death Twitty City was forced to shut down and the entertainer's estate got tied up in court. The family wound up having to sell the property and it was

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The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/03/30

After earning the first license to mix and dispense medicine in Louisiana Louis Dufilho Jr. opened a pharmacy in the French Quarter, even though he practiced primitive procedures like bloodletting and leeches Dufilho was a respected apothecary. However, Dr. Joseph Dupas, the man who bought his old building and opened up his own practice was quite the opposite. He was was one of the most vile and evil men to practice medicine in New Orleans. Do some of Dupas' old patients haunt the

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