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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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10:10

The Maxwell House Hotel

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/03/26

Before the Civil War the son of a wealthy judge, John Overton Jr. bought a plot of land in downtown Nashville and began building a lavish hotel. Then when the Union army rolled into town the unfinished hotel became a prison where captured Confederate soldiers were held. After the war the hotel was finished and was one of the premier places to stay in Nashville in the early 20th century. Unfortunately a deadly fire in 1961 destroyed the building. Today the old hotel is home to a number of

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The Omini Parker House

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/03/23

The Omni Parker House is one of the most historic hotels in Boston. It's hosted every United States President since Ulysses S. Grant and was the meeting place for literary giants such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and other notable novelists, authors, and poets during the 1800s. But the hotel is also extremely haunted. From the tenth floor to the elevators strange paranormal tales abound about the historic hotel. Stephen King was so intrigued

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12:04

Gallatin First United Methodist Church

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/03/19

Reverend Sherman M. Merrill may have founded the First United Methodist Church in Gallatin but he was also on the run from a past that wouldn't stop chasing him. Adultery, insurance fraud and murder were all charges that Merrill tried to duck and dodge over the years. In addition to the scandalous preacher the old church is believed to be haunted. The building is also connected to a series tunnels that run underneath Gallatin.Learn about one of the most unique churches in the country as we

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8:51

The Forsyth Park Inn

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/03/16

Built for wealthy cotton merchant Captain Aaron Churchill, the building that is now home to the Forsyth Park Inn. Mystery and legends surround the house and a shocking murder that allegedly took place in 1899? Did a little girl unknowingly kill her mother that she never knew? Across the street the beautiful Forsyth Park is one of the most awe inspiring sites in Savannah. It also holds a deadly secret that city leaders never wanted to get out.Join us as we take a closer look at all the

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10:49

The Maney-Gaut House

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/03/12

With ties to some of the most influential people in the history of Tennessee the Maney-Gaut House is one of the most overlooked historic homes in the area. During the Civil War it was owned by Sarah Carter who was a spy for the Confederacy. Today the building is not just a music store, but a haunted music store! Apparitions have been seen and sometimes instruments even play on their own! Join us as we take a closer look at the paranormal incidents that take place in the old house in

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9:35

The Peterson-Dumesnil House

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/03/09

Built in 1836 by Joseph Peterson the Peterson-Dumesnil House is thought to be one of the most haunted places in Louisville, Kentucky. The Lady in White is supposedly roaming the halls of the house and allegedly helped a little girl who got separated from her mother in the 1980s. Join us as we take a closer look at the ghosts and paranormal activity in the historic antebellum mansion in Louisville. Also don't forget to check out the Louisville Ghost Map app in iTunes and Google Play. Take

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8:15

The Espy House

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/03/05

Why is the house of a prominent judge considered to be one of the most haunted places in Savannah, Georgia? During prohibition Judge Espy ruled with an iron fist putting away bootleggers in the area. However, no one knew that he and his son were secretly bootleggers too! But a series of bad decisions by the judge and his son both led to their undoing. Learn what happened and why many think the old Espy House is the most haunted place in Calhoun Square. Join us as we take a deep dive into

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9:02

Williamson County Courthouse

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2020/03/02

The old Williamson County Courthouse in Franklin, Tennessee was used as the Union Headquarters during the Civil War. It was also the scene of a horrendous lynching in 1888. Due to so much history in the area it's no surprise that it is believed to be haunted by ghosts of former soldiers. Join us as we take a closer look at the paranormal incidents that take place in the old haunted courthouse in Franklin, Tennessee. Join us as we take a closer look at the paranormal incidents that take

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8:10

The Old House Restaurant

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/11/21

The Old House in Louisville, Kentucky was home to a doctor and three generations of dentist. Built in 1829 the Old House is believed to be the oldest residence in Louisville. It is also believed to be extremely haunted. Join us as we take a closer look at the Old House Restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. 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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9:04

St Francis Inn

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/11/18

One of the coziest bed and breakfasts in St. Augustine is also the most haunted. A young African-American woman named Lilly is believed to be haunting the third floor of the inn. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history of the old The Garcia-Dummett House that is now the St. Francis Inn.

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9:07

The Sultan's Palace

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/11/14

Who was Prince Suleyman and why was he brutally killed in the Gardette-Le prete Mansion in the French Quarter? Was he killed by his family or was it pirates that did him in? Either way, the house is said to be one of the most haunted places in New Orleans. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Sultan's Palace in this episode. 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 your own pace.

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11:34

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/11/11

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Nashville, Tennessee. With its purple exterior and live music Tootsies is not only the most famous honky tonk in the world, it's also the most haunted. Legend has it that the ghost of Tootsie Bess and Hank Williams Sr. have been known to roam the famous haunted bar at night. Join us as we take a deep dive into Tooties Orchid Lounge on this episode. Also, don't forget to download the Nashville Ghost Map in iTunes and

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The LaLaurie Mansion

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/11/07

Delphine LaLaurie is one of the most controversial figures in the history of New Orleans. A descendant of a prominent Irish family LaLaurie married into money on three seperate occasions and was considered to be one of the most prominent women in the Crescent City. However, despite her immense wealth and prestigious spot in New Orlean's upper crust LaLaurie was rumored to beat and mutilate slaves in her home for years. It was a loosely kept secret until a fire in her home led to a gruesome

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10:01

Whiskey Row

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/11/04

Originally Doc Crows on Whiskey Row was home to the original Galt House during the Civil War. In 1862 the Galt House was the scene of a murder of William "Bull" Nelson, a controversial Union general. Since the murder the restaurant that is now located where the Galt House originally stood is a hotbed of paranormal activity. Join us as we take a deep dive into the murder of "Bull" Nelson and some of the strange things that happen on Whiskey Row in Lousiville, Kentucky.

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11:44

The Southern Turf Building

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/10/31

Is the Southern Turf Building haunted by the spirits of Ike Johnson and David "Skull" Schulman? Johnson lived in the building for twenty years and committed suicide the night before he was to be evicted. "Skull" was murdered right outside his bar in the basement of the building. Strange things seem to always take place inside the Southern Turf Building and we will tell you all about its haunted history. Also, don't forget to download the Nashville Ghost Map in iTunes and Google Play. Take

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10:12

Andrew Jackson Law Office

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/10/28

The oldest building on the square in Gallatin, Tennessee at one time belonged to a local attorney named Andrew Jackson. Although Jackson moved on to battle the British in New Orleans several spirits from different time periods have decided to hang around and make their presence known from time to time. Join us as we take a deep dive into the old law office and unseen entities that chose to stay behind. Also, don't forget to download the Nashville Ghost Map in iTunes and Google Play Take

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Moon River Brewing Company

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/10/24

Long before the Moon River Brewing Company set up shop on West Bay Street the building was home to the City Hotel. This was the scene of a tense showdown between the town bully, James Stark and a local physician, Dr. Phillip Minis that resulted in a murder. Today the brewery offers tours and allows patrons to roam about the first two floors of the building. However, the fourth floor is off limits as it is inhabited by something very dangerous. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Moon

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10:45

Ponce De Leon Hotel (Flagler College)

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/10/21

Henry Flagler saw an opportunity to turn St. Augustine into a tourist destination and built the opulent 540 room Ponce De Leon Hotel in 1888. The building has since been turned into Flagler College but that hasn't stopped the spirits of a bygone era from making their presence known. From a creepy tile by the main entrance to numerous ghost sightings in the old hotel Flagler College is thought to be one of the most haunted places in St. Augustine, Florida. Also, don’t forget to download the

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7:53

Napoleon House

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/10/17

While Napoleon didn't live in the Napoleon House, there were plans to make it his residence in the French Quarter before his death. Today the property is home to a restaurant where strange things have been known to happen from time to time. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Napoleon House in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 your own pace.

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Culbertson Mansion

Southern Ghost Stories ·

2019/10/14

The Culbertson Mansion is one of the most historic homes in New Albany, Indiana. It's also believed to be incredibly haunted. From tales of vacuum cleaners that have a mind of their own to phantom footsteps heard throughout the home, not to mention the incredible story of a helium balloon that made it's way through the house, the Culbertson Mansion has experienced its fair share of paranormal activity. Join us and learn all about the Culbertson Mansion. Also, don't forget to download the

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