In the small rural settlement of Brantley’s Grove in Hertford County, North Carolina, sits the Jenkins Cemetery. According to the book North Carolina Ghost Lights and Legends, on page 36. A ghostly ball of fire rose from the ground of the cemetery, moving at a height of about ten feet above the ground. It floated…
The Mysterious Moon-Eyed People of Appalachia
Some believe the Fort Mountain Stone Wall, located in Northern Georgia at Fort Mountain State Park, is proof that the mysterious Moon-Eyed people did, in fact, occupy Appalachia long before the arrival of the Cherokee. The Moon-Eyed people were a group of short, bearded, white-skinned individuals whose eyes were sensitive to light, making it difficult…
The Haunted National Homestead Orphanage
Located at 777 Baltimore Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the National Homestead Orphanage is rumored to be haunted by not only its dark past but also by the spirits said to walk its hallways still. After the Civil War, in late 1866, the doors to this place opened as a sanctuary for children, but soon darkness…
The Ghostly Civil War Soldier of Augusta University
A ghostly confederate soldier has been seen over the years walking the grounds at Augusta University’s Summerville campus in Augusta, Georgia. According to an article by WJBF news channel six on October 24, 2024, Angela Young, who worked at the University at the time as the Campus Visitor Experience Coordinator, stated, “We have heard of…
The Mysterious and Ghostly Bear Creek Swamp
Would you spend the night in the Bear Creek Swamp, located between Prattville and Autaugaville, Alabama? Many have tried, but only a few, among the intrepid, have succeeded and made it until daybreak. Mysterious booms, ghostly apparitions of soldiers, and floating orbs have driven even the bravest to flee in fear. A distraught phantom mother…
The Weeping Arch of North Carolina
Cedar Grove Cemetery in New Bern, North Carolina, is home to a ghostly tale called “The Weeping Arch.” The old archway greets visitors as they pull onto the grounds, and over the years, it has grown into a legend. After the arch was constructed many years ago, people began to notice small drops of water…
Does the Ghost of Becky Cotton Haunt this S.C. Courthouse
Becky Cotton, also known as “The Devil in Petticoats,” met her demise in 1807 on the steps of the old Edgefield, SC Courthouse, when her brother smashed her in the head with a rock. Over the years, Cotton’s legend has grown, and little is known about her alleged crimes, as most information regarding her trial…
The Ghostly Railroad Tracks in Greeneville, Tennessee
Railroad tracks often bring out the best in the paranormal world. One set of railroad tracks in Greeneville, Tennessee, at the old train station, is also reportedly haunted. Over the years, people have reported seeing an apparition of a man in the early morning hours, often standing by the tracks. The semi-transparent silhouette appears to…
Is First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, Tennessee, Haunted by a Confederate Soldier
The church was formed in 1837 and, throughout its years, has witnessed a great deal of history and has even been a part of creating it. One reported story from the Knox News in 2008 states that mysterious lights can be seen that are supposedly from the lantern of a Confederate soldier who had an…
The Ghostly Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery and the Ghostly Horseman
In February 1781, American General William Lee Davidson was killed in battle during the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Cowan’s Ford. His men secretly went across enemy lines at the time to retrieve Davidson’s body. General Davidson was laid to rest at the historic Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery. If you remember, I recently wrote…