Tales from Haunted Savannah
Savannah’s ghost stories aren’t just legends — they’re stitched into the city’s stones, squares, and shadowed corners.
Here, we bring you the true tales of haunted houses, restless spirits, hidden graves, and the chilling history that shaped America’s most haunted city.
Walk with us through Savannah’s haunted past… if you dare.
Reading Time: 10 minutesOn a quiet November night in 1974, Jack Angel’s world became a chilling nightmare. As he slept in his motorhome parked outside a Savannah motel, unseen flames began to consume him from within. With no visible fire or smoke, Angel awoke in excruciating pain, his body inexplicably burned. This haunting incident remains one of the most perplexing cases of spontaneous human combustion—captivating both skeptics and believers in the supernatural alike.
Reading Time: 31 minutesSavannah’s most famous street, River Street – where every old building has a story and maybe a specter. It’s a journey through time: you’ll practically smell the river brine and cigar smoke of centuries past. Whether you’re a history buff, a ghost hunter, or just curious, discover why River Street is the spooky soul of “Haunted Savannah” – and why after reading, you might find yourself nervously glancing over your shoulder on those old cobbles.
Reading Time: 26 minutes A hush falls over the empty seats of The Savannah Theatre, and in the darkness a ghostly presence seems to stir where actors once stood. For over 200 years, this historic theater on Chippewa Square has seen triumph and tragedy – and, if local legends are true, a host of restless spirits.
Reading Time: 26 minutesWho haunts the Hamilton Turner Inn in Savannah? Find out on a Savannah Ghost Tour with Haunted Savannah Tours.
Reading Time: 6 minutesSavannah’s rich history led to some horrifying hauntings.
Reading Time: 5 minutesIs the spirit of a young boy attached to this Savannah families new antique bed?
Reading Time: 12 minutesOn Christmas Eve 1900, Savannah’s Yamacraw district became the scene of a chilling true crime. 14-year-old Delia Green was fatally shot by her teenage boyfriend, Moses “Cooney” Houston, after an argument turned deadly. What should have been a night of joy ended in tragedy, leaving a mark on Savannah’s history. Her story would later inspire the famous murder ballad “Delia’s Gone”, recorded by artists like Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. But who was Delia Green, and why did her death become folklore? Step back in time to uncover the haunting true story behind Savannah’s most infamous Christmas murder.
Reading Time: 2 minutesPet Friendly Savannah Ghost Tours. Do you have your dog with you? Bring them along on our Savannah Ghost Tours.
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Bonaventure Cemetery is an amazing location. It's a sight to see. So many people visit this history cemetery and very few do not experience something. Bonaventure Cemetery is home to little Gracie Watson. Arguably it's most famous inhabitant. From her plaque she died...