 | Many people regard the town of Gettysburg PA as one of the most haunted places in the United States and great for Gettysubrg ghost stories that will scare you to death. So many Civil War soldiers met tragic deaths fighting in the battle of Gettysburg in this hallowed town in 1863 that makes it a great place for ghost hunting adventures. Join a Gettysburg ghost tour group and see for yourself or maybe make your own Gettysburg ghost stories to tell. Even the haunted art hung on the walls of Gettysburg haunted houses are a sight to see. More civil war ghost stories can be found at Charleston Ghost Stories with many 1850s hauntings.
Historic Farnsworth House Inn
Built in 1810, the historic inn became famous for the role it played in the Civil War and its ghostly legacy. Confederate soldiers used the house as a safe haven for sharpshooters to pick off union soldiers. Paranormal experts believe at least 14 ghosts haunt the premise, most notably "Mary" who attempts to comfort distressed visitors by laying next to them on their beds. Other sightings include three soldiers heard moving trunks back and forth in the attic. Today, the house invites visitors to its bed and breakfast for a comfotable stay and a ghostly tour of the grounds. |
Gettysburg Battlefield Ghost
At the request of Edwin Stanton, secretary of war under President Lincoln, Colonel John Pittenger visited General Oliver J. Hunt after the battle of Gettysburg in order to receive first hand accounts dispelling a ghostly rumor. Hunt bluntly told Pittenger that his men looked to be overwhelmingly defeated while defending Little Roundtop against the rebel forces.
Experts believe that if the Union Army lost ownership of Little Roundtop, the Civil War would have been lost to the Confederacy. With that said, Hunt reported that an officer riding a white stallion and dressed in revolutionary war uniform and having an uncanny likeness to George Washington himself ordered the union soldiers to charge. The rebel soldiers focused their fire power on the beguiling figure who remarkably remained unharmed throughout the event. The union soldiers stormed the rebels with their bayonets and won the prize.
Pettingers discussion with Hunt was later recorded in a union soldiers diary. Even today, visitors believe they see a colonial dressed soldier galloping across the Gettysburg battlefield surrounded by a luminous aura. This story was referenced from the book, America's Most Haunted Places, written by Bruce and Nancy Roberts
Filming the Movie Gettysburg
During periodic breaks while filming the movie, some of the actors/reenactors explored the battlefield sites. One afternoon while a group of actors, dressed in union uniforms, sat on Little Roundtop and enjoyed the beautiful views. The actors heard a rustling in the leaves. The rustling preceded the introduction of a haggard looking man dressed as a union private and smelling of sulfer. The mysterious soldier commented, "Rough one today, eh boys?" as he handed the men three musket shells. For a split second the men examined the musket shells, before attempting to return their gaze back to the haggard soldier. To the actors' surprise the private disappeared into thin air. Later, the men took the musket shells into town and found that they were confirmed to be original rounds dated at 130 years ago!
Historic Cashtown Inn
Heralded as one of the oldest American hostelries, the inn was built in 1791 and is located about 8 miles east of Gettysburg. The inn's name derives from the business practice of its original innkeeper, Peter Marck, who only excepted cash for any goods sold or services rendered. During the Civil War, the inn and the grounds around it were used by the Confederate soldiers. Many guests report that they hear a knocking at the door when staying in room 4, but nobody is at the door when they answer it. At night horses keep you awake at night, but no such animal exists when inspecting the grounds. Some guests have even been surprised to find their bags packed the next morning, but the innkeeper protests that none of his employees touched their suitcases. You can experience your own hauntings, since the Cashtown Inn remains in business as a bed and breakfast today.
Jenny Wade House :
 | | Mary Virginia Wade, or best known as Jenny Wade, earns historical distinction as the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Jenny Wade met her end in the kitchen as a stray bullet glided through two wooden doors killing her instantly while baking bread for union soldiers. Popular Gettysburg ghost tours include the Jenny Wade house as the last and most eventful stop. Many ghost hunters connect the phenomena of child ghosts in the house with a neighboring orphanage also located on Baltimore Street in Gettysburg. |
Some ghostly events at Jenny Wade House include :
Children playing on the rug in front of the deacons bench located in one of the downstairs bedrooms.
Ghostly children swing the ropes and speak to visitors from the last bedroom upstairs.
Ghostly reflections tend to appear in mirrors when photographed.
Some visitors feels sorrowful when visiting the basement where Jenny Wade's body lay before transported to her funeral. |
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