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Historic haunted places in Gettysburg, PA. Each page gives the ghost story, whether visitors can go, and a link to the site the story came from. The stories are folklore, not documented fact.
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Built in 1837 between the lines, it was hit twice by cannon fire and taken by sharpshooters. Thirty-six soldiers were briefly buried on the grounds, and uniformed figures are said …
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.
Haunted place
Confederate sharpshooters used the house during the battle. It is believed to hold up to 16 spirits, including soldiers, a midwife and a cranky cook, with music in the attic and ac…
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.
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Jennie Wade, 20, was the only civilian killed in the battle, struck while baking bread for Union troops. Visitors report whispers, cold spots and her figure in the rooms, near a do…
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.
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Founded for children orphaned by the battle, it turned dark under headmistress Rosa Carmichael, with tales of children chained in a basement dungeon. Visitors report small shadowy …
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.
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Both armies crossed this Marsh Creek bridge, and at least three Southern soldiers were reportedly hanged here. Visitors describe phantom cigar smoke, taps on the shoulder and dista…
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.