Photo Essay: 5 Infamous Savannah Ghosts

5 Infamous Savannah Ghosts

Savannah has no shortage of spirits who refuse to pass on to the afterlife. Nearly every home, bar, and restaurant is said to be hainted by at least one mischievous specter.

The Ghost of Barbleue

The Ghost of Barbleue in Old Charleston, South Carolina

The legend of Bluebeard is a favorite among collectors of Southern folklore. Although the original tale dates back nearly 500 years, the exploits of the infamous (and oft-widowed) pirate continue to fuel new fires among classic storytellers.

Podcast: Infamous In Death

Haunts & Hollows: True Tales of the Gothic South Podcast - Infamous In Death

In this episode of Haunts & Hollows, mystery author Liam Ashe peels back the folk tales to reveal the true stories behind five Southern women whose legends refuse to stay buried, even after death.

Podcast: Rest in Pieces

Haunts & Hollows: True Tales of the Gothic South Podcast - Rest in Pieces

In this episode, mystery author Liam Ashe traces the folklore of headless and dismembered spirits back to their real-world origins

Chichota Cottage

Chichota Cottage on Jekyll Island, Georgia

A few hundred feet north of the main lodge on Jekyll Island, a pair of stone lions stand guard over an empty plot off Riverview Drive. The home that once stood here, Chichota Cottage, was a lavish retreat for the wealthy Gould family.

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