Savannah is known for its gorgeous scenery, great food, and for being one of the most haunted cities in the United States. Savannah’s rich history holds many legends and great tales of tragedy which people believe have caused many spirits to still roam the city. Thousands of people visit Savannah every year in hopes to have an experience with the unknown. One of the best ways to enjoy Savannah’s ghostly encounters is to stay in one of Savannah’s notorious haunted hotels. Many hotels claim to be Savannah’s most haunted hotel, but only two hotels have been proven over the years to be the most haunted. Ghost hunters around the world visit the 17Hundred90 Hotel and The Marshall House to investigate the astonishing paranormal these hotels hold.
Savannah’s Haunted Hotel 17Hundred90
Named after the most important year in Savannah’s history, 17Hundred90 is said by many to be the most haunted hotel in Savannah. Legend states that the hotel is haunted by the ghost of Anna Powers. In the early 1800s Anna fell deeply in love with a married seaman. It is believed that when the seaman’s ship left down the Savannah River Anna leaped off the third story balcony causing her to land in the courtyard below. There is speculation that Anna may have been helped by the wife of the seaman.
Employees and guests of the hotel have claimed they see the apparition of Anna walking through the halls and in the restaurant. Most claims center on room 204 where it is believed Anna is awaiting the return of her love. Claims range from feeling cold chills, objects being moved, strange noises, and male visitors feeling uncomfortable as if they were being watched.
The Marshall House, Savannah
Built in 1851, The Marshall House was the first hotel in Savannah. Over the years The Marshall House has been a hospital for Civil War soldiers, a boarding house, and home to several businesses. As the years have passed the hotel has been renovated several times. During the renovations Civil War relics and human remains have been discovered. Hotel employees have noticed more and more unexplained activity occurring after each renovation.
During the yellow fever epidemics The Marshall House operated as a hospital. It is believed that the hotel is haunted by the spirits of children who tragically lost their lives while at the hospital, as well as the spirits of Civil War soldiers. Some of the unexplained occurrences include hearing loud noises, seeing full body apparitions, water faucets turning on and off, and objects moving on their own.
Erin McDougald-Williams - Erin Williams has been a freelance writer since 2008. She enjoys writing about the paranormal, health, fitness, religion, diet, natural ...
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