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Spirits of Gettysburg: A Haunted History of the Battlefield Town
September 30, 2024Nestled in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, Gettysburg is a town steeped in history. Known primarily for the pivotal Civil War battle that took place there in 1863, it’s also become somewhat renowned for its various supposedly-haunted locations, attracting paranormal investigators as well as the spiritually curious. The turbulent events that unfolded on these grounds have left an indelible mark, and many believe the spirits of those who perished continue to roam the area, creating an eerie atmosphere that beckons to those fascinated by the supernatural. Join us as we explore the haunted history of Gettysburg, where ghostly tales abound at every corner.
Haunted Gettysburg
October 14, 2022Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is known throughout the world as the location of one of the largest, most expensive, and deadliest battles of the American Civil War. With over 50,000 estimated casualties, the famous Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 is widely believed to mark the turning point of the war. Over 160 years have passed since those three bloody days at Gettysburg, but some believe the nightmare of that battle never ended for some of the poor souls killed there. Across the hallowed grounds of the battlefield and throughout the town and environs, it is believed by some that the haunted souls of those who suffered there may still roam.
What are Iverson’s Pits?
April 29, 2022On the Gettysburg battlefield, in the shadow of the Oak Ridge Observation Tower just off Doubleday Avenue and not far from the junction between Confederate Avenue and the Mummasberg road, there is an open field of nondescript farmland bordered on one side by a low stone wall. This property, part of the John Forney farm on the eve of the famous battle, would sadly be the site of one of the most brutal and ignominious episodes of the Civil War.
This otherwise nondescript patch of grass on Oak Ridge is where the unsuspecting men of a hapless North Carolina Brigade would meet a horrific fate, and the events of that tragic day would earn that lonely patch of ground a share of infamy that echoes through the years to the present day.
Modern-day visitors to the Gettysburg Battlefield can experience the site firsthand and walk the hallowed field widely famed as a supernatural hot spot.