Savannah, Georgia is one of the three most haunted cities in the United States. Ghosts throughout the town squares are so active, their stories are told with the same enthusiasm as nasty gossip, spoken without hesitation or question as to the likelihood spirits savor the old houses and historical town squares.

For instance, at the 17 Hundred 90 Hotel, an unfortunately poor child named Anna was forced into a servitude marriage with an old, abusive man. She performed into hard labor in addition to having almost no food and too many beatings. After a few years, she fell in love with a sailor who promised to return and free her from her enslavement. When the boy returned, her husband beat her to death, then tossed her out the upstairs window. There in the window, her spirits remains, waiting for her one true love.

At a quaint house around the corner, a black cat once lived and played with the local children in the courtyard. So attached to the fun and energy of happy kids, after his death, the cat makes himself visible to children in the form of yellow streaks.

Ah yes, the famed most haunted home in Savannah is the Hampton Lillibridge house that survived the 1820 town fire. The spirits love this home so much they refused to leave when the house was relocated, which incidentally resulted in an accidental death. The then owner, Jim Williams stood trial three times for murder and the word on the street was that in addition to a crypt found in the basement, Jim placed his victim there as well. During the 1960s, the hauntings were so outrageous, the neighbors accused him of having loud parties every night. The community insisted the local bishop perform an exorcism, however the paranormal activity continued.

The orb in my above picture belongs to a boarder who hanged himself. The below picture shows three white orbs and at the edge of the picture is a blue orb, all probably there for the nightly party.

In Reynolds Square at the previous site of the naughty pastor John Wesley’s home, there is a haunted tree beside his statue. Wesley arrived from England as a missionary for establishing the Methodist church in Savannah and creating the first Sunday school class in the country. His practice of preaching outdoors caused controversy, as well as his love for a young woman who didn’t return his advances. As punishment to her, he ruined her reputation and ran her out of town.

Bars have always been the favorite hotspots in Savannah. Despite the communities strong religious roots, pirates crowded the streets, swindlers looked to get rich quickly, Native Americans scalped citizens, men fled the law and cruel soldiers settled in the town after an invasion. At this particular bar, the owner never left. He still carries trays and sits down to have a drink while chatting with the late nighters.

The residents of Savannah have so many ghosts, they love them the same way a neighbor loves the noisy kids living beside him. The weather tends to be either sticky or wet, adding to the ghostly atmosphere and making it difficult to capture clear images. The town history is intriguing with its founders sharing their decadent behavior and gallons of tears while joining together for survival.