The city of Savannah created Franklin Ward in 1791, naming it for Benjamin Franklin, on land that was part of the city’s West Common. It was here in 1820, that one of Savannah’s most infamous fires began in a livery stable near Franklin Square. The fire destroyed around 500 buildings and is considered the worst … Continue reading "Savannah’s Haunted Historic District – Franklin Ward"| Southern Spirit Guide
Situated between Yamacraw Bluff and the Savannah River is this narrow ward that is now an entertainment or tourist district. It was here in 1733, that the first settlers stepped off the Anne under the leadership of General James Edward Oglethorpe, to create a new colony with Savannah as its capitol. Over time, enslaved Africans were unloaded here providing labor for the nascent city and as warehouses were constructed, this area became a place where they lived, worked, and died, leaving their ...| Southern Spirit Guide
Merchant’s Square with the Kimball Theatre as the two-story brick building on the right. Photo 2008, by Ser Amantio di Nicolao. Courtesy of Wikipedia.Rockefeller envisioned Merchant’s Square as providing modern shopping and entertainment conveniences while still maintaining a colonial atmosphere. Among the entertainment options was the Williamsburg Theatre which offered live performances and films in a graceful and air-conditioned Georgian structure.| Southern Spirit Guide
Fire Department Station No. 4 420 West 5th Street Charlotte, North Carolina In researching and writing about ghosts, I often forget that there were real individuals behind every ghost that I encounter. When I come across something like a death certificate for someone whose activity from the spiritual plane may be witnessed by those in … Continue reading "The man behind the ghost–Charlotte, NC"| Southern Spirit Guide
If you’re a frequent visitor here, you may have noticed that I introduced “A Haunted Southern Book of Days” about six months ago. It has taken me some time to realize that I wasn’t satisfied with the initial calendar, so I revamped it. Like so many good ghost-blogging ideas, I first saw this on Theresa … Continue reading "Introducing A Haunted Southern Book of Days"| Southern Spirit Guide
Explore this month through the lens of Southern spirits with this haunted book of days. 1 September 2 September 3 September 4 September 5 September 6 September 7 September 1997 – Human remains are found near the Stony Point Picnic Area in Candler, North Carolina, and identified as Judy … Continue reading "A Haunted Southern Book of Days–September"| Southern Spirit Guide
Explore this month through the lens of Southern spirits with this haunted book of days. 1 October 2 October 3 October 4 October 5 October 6 October 7 October 1780 – Patriots defeat the British at Kings Mountain in present day Upstate South Carolina. 8 October 1862 – Confederates … Continue reading "A Haunted Southern Book of Days–October"| Southern Spirit Guide
Explore this month through the lens of Southern spirits with this haunted book of days. 1 November 1905 – Fire destroys several buildings in Pensacola, Florida on Palafox Street between Garden and Romana Streets, precipitating the construction of the Blount Building. 2 November 3 November 4 November 5 November 6 November … Continue reading "A Haunted Southern Book of Days–November"| Southern Spirit Guide
Explore this month through the lens of Southern spirits with this haunted book of days. 1 May 2 May 1862 – Union troops under Colonel Basil Turchin sack the city of Athens, Alabama. Their spirits have been reported near the intersection of Clinton and Washington Streets. 3 May 1929 – A tornado strikes the … Continue reading "A Haunted Southern Book of Days–May"| Southern Spirit Guide
Explore this month through the lens of Southern spirits with this haunted book of days. 1 March 2 March 3 March 1887 – North Carolina State University is founded in Raleigh. Among the haunted locations on campus is an old gymnasium turned theater, Frank Thompson Hall. 4 March 5 March 6 … Continue reading "A Haunted Southern Book of Days–March"| Southern Spirit Guide
Explore this month through the lens of Southern spirits with this haunted book of days. 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 1804 – Harriett Mackie, the supposed ghost bride of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, in Charleston, South Carolina dies. 5 June 2005 – A tree falls on and severely damages … Continue reading "A Haunted Southern Book of Days–June"| Southern Spirit Guide