Haunted State parks are in my top three destinations to visit, just behind ghostly roads and bridges, because they remain undisturbed and free of development. I have no clue why some states, like South Carolina, refuse to honor and protect these legends & lore sites with markers. Hopefully, one day, we will see them before…
The Haunted Moon River Brewing in Savannah
Moon River Brewing Company may be officially closed now, but what lurks behind the doors and walls of this old building in Savannah, Georgia, is still walking among the living from beyond the grave. The building opened in 1821 as a hotel catering to the rich and famous, who flocked here to experience the beautiful…
Is This North Georgia Town and Bridge Cursed By A Witch
Northern Georgia is a beautiful place with panoramic views. Many areas offer visitors vacation opportunities with plenty of activities and relaxation. One small town is the storybook definition of Southern charm. Unfortunately, not all things that glitter are gold. A sign is anchored in the ground in Euharlee, in southwestern Bartow County, Georgia, detailing the…
The Mystery Behind the Georgia Guidestones
The Georgia Guidestones are one of the most enigmatic mysteries in the state and also one of the most unusual. In 1969, a well-dressed stranger walked into the Elberton Granite Finishing Company with a scale wooden model and ten pages of specifications for the project. The stones would be placed at an elevation of 750…
The Drunken Farmer Still Rides
Oconee Hill Cemetery at 297 Cemetery Street in Athens, Georgia, is a beautiful and historic resting place. But this cemetery is a little different from the rest we have covered at The Lantern, like Hell’s Gate in Spartanburg. By 1896, all the lots were whole, so the city expanded the scenic cemetery by eighty-two acres…
Have You Ever Checked Into This Haunted Hotel in Georgia
The beautiful Fitzpatrick Hotel, located in historic downtown Washington, Georgia, near the South Carolina state line, is allegedly haunted. The Fitzpatrick Hotel, located on Courthouse Square, was built in 1898 and served the community until 1952. After fifty years, the hotel reopened in June 2004. It is rumored to be haunted by a lady in…
The Ghostly Black Vehicle from Hell Wreaks Havoc in this North Georgia Town
The old Elf House in Talking Rock, Georgia, in Gilmer County, is no place to be at any time. The grounds have a reputation as a paranormal hotspot. The small town is nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, approximately fifteen miles from Ellijay. While the premises are enough to scare you straight,…
The Witch of Bonaire, Georgia
Bonaire is not a location in Georgia; however, the area is home to a few spooky legends. According to Sherman Carmichael in his book “Mysterious Georgia,” on page 87, an area along State Road 96 East, across the Ocmulgee River, is home to a place called Gravity Hill. At the intersection of Route 129, turn…
Do You Have the Guts to Drive This Haunted Road at Night
Is Robertson Road in Brooklet near Statesboro the most haunted road or location in Georgia? Depending on who you ask, the answer to that question will vary, but according to many online sources and a few books, such as Ghosts of the South, the answer is a definite yes. Brooklet is located in Bulloch County,…