Haunted Places in Fargo, Georgia
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Old Hamilton County Jail
Jasper, FL
25.1 miles from Fargo, GA
The 1893 jail, used until the late 20th century and now a museum, is home to a haunt in a hurry. Witnesses have heard the sound of running footsteps here. Reports say that hangings may once have taken place within the building.
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Olustee Battle Field
Baker, FL
33.8 miles from Fargo, GA
Civil War reenactors claim to occasionally capture strange orbs in photographs, almost like they are soldiers' spirits interacting with the reenactments.
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Hotel Blanche
Lake City, FL
34.2 miles from Fargo, GA
Gangster Al Capone was among the guests to stay at this one-time luxury hotel. These days, it is inhabited by businesses on the ground floor and office space on the second, but the third floor remains empty--except for the hotel's haunts. Witnesses here have described disembodied footsteps and voices, the …
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Cogdell Light
Homerville, GA
34.6 miles from Fargo, GA
The Cogdell Light appears near the Okefenokee swamp late at night. Drivers go into the woods and turn off the car, then flash their headlights to call the "ghost." Then, a greenish-yellow glow seems to come out of the woods and head straight for the car. Some say this is …
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500 N. Ashley St
Valdosta, GA
43.7 miles from Fargo, GA
This place, formerly Vito's Pizzeria and Lounge but no longer open for business, was said to be haunted by a former owner who hanged himself on the premises when the building was a private home. Chairs were said to move on their own, and a shadowy apparition was known to …
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Atkinson County Courthouse
Pearson, GA
45.7 miles from Fargo, GA
This 1920's courthouse is haunted, according to superstitious folk. The clock tower was the site of the execution of an innocent man, who vowed to wreak havoc on those who had unfairly punished him. Ever since, according to local lore, the clock won't keep correct time no matter how many …
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Anne Lytle School - The Devil's School
Jacksonville, FL
58.3 miles from Fargo, GA
Many spooky legends have been told as to why this old school building now stands unused, including that of a cannibal principal who ate the students, a 1960s furnace explosion that killed many, or the killing spree of an unhappy janitor. This dilapidated building is dangerous, structurally, and is surrounded …
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Grady House Bed and Breakfast
High Springs, FL
58.9 miles from Fargo, GA
An apparition of a lady in an old-fashioned nightgown has been seen, bringing with her the scent of flowers, lilacs or orange blossoms. The Red Room is the spot where the ghost most often materializes. She also likes to move the chess pieces on a board set up in the …
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Ashley-Slater House
Douglas, GA
59.4 miles from Fargo, GA
The historic Ashley-Slater House, built in 1914 by Mr. John Marshall Ashley, is now office space for the Douglas Coffee County Economic Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce (although it is available for tours). It is said to be haunted by at least one of the six people said to …
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Florida Theatre
Jacksonville, FL
59.4 miles from Fargo, GA
Elvis Presley performed in this historic theater in 1956, and although it closed in 1980, it re-opened in 1983. Reports say a strange, unexplained humming noise has been noted in the building, and at least one apparition has been caught on camera, sitting in balcony seat E2, section 500, waving.
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Old St. Luke's Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
59.9 miles from Fargo, GA
Now an office for the Arthritis Foundation, this 1878 hospital building originally erected to treat those with tuberculosis has seen its share of tragedy. Rumor has it that it once even housed a coffin factory. Witnesses say that ghostly patients and nurses may be seen walking the halls here.
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San Marco Theatre
Jacksonville, FL
60.2 miles from Fargo, GA
At this art deco movie theater, folks say the ghost of a former manager sometimes pays a visit. Rumor has it that the manager died in the office, and his apparition has been seen in the room late at night.
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Theatre Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
60.2 miles from Fargo, GA
Also known as the Little Theatre, the 1938 art deco structure is said to be haunted. The lobby stairwell is home to a mysterious shadow that seems to be of a man wearing a bowler hat.
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Riverview Hotel
St. Marys, GA
60.5 miles from Fargo, GA
Famous folks who have stayed here include author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Admiral Chester Nimitz and Senator Richard Russell. Room 8 is said to be haunted by a male apparition. At one time during a power outage, the lights in that room mysteriously stayed on.
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Newnansville Cemetery
Alachua, FL
60.8 miles from Fargo, GA
Vague reports have been made about "ghostly figures" walking through the cemetery at night. Newnansville, once a county seat, no longer truly exists - it was long ago swallowed up by the town of Alachua.
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Alachua Sports Pub and Grill
Alachua, FL
61.6 miles from Fargo, GA
This local establishment has served the community for a long period of time, and was formerly a funeral parlour before its conversion to a bar and grill. Staff have reported that a mischievous spirit haunts the kitchen and main dining room, who has been known to throw pots and pans …
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Carriage House Apartments - Chelsea Courtyards
Jacksonville, FL
61.7 miles from Fargo, GA
Now called Chelsea Courtyards, the Carriage House Apartments are known to ghost enthusiasts for its Apartment 40. Some say that since no one has been able to cohabitate with the ghost, the apartment was used for storage for many years. Witnesses describe poltergeist activity such as things being thrown, as …
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Dames Point Bridge
Jacksonville, FL
63.3 miles from Fargo, GA
Its actual name is the Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge, and it seems to be a popular place for ghosts. The 1988 structure is said to be haunted by an African-American woman whose apparition is seen walking along the bridge. Reports say she died when she was thrown over the bridge …
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Marina Seafood Restaurant
Fernandina Beach, FL
65.5 miles from Fargo, GA
There's something fishy going on at this old-school establishment, and its not the quality seafood or warm service either. Alas, it must be the ghost stories that plague this long standing restaurant. Staff working late hours refuse to go upstairs at night due to encounters with the apparition of a …
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Palace Saloon
Fernandina Beach, FL
65.5 miles from Fargo, GA
Built in 1878 as a haberdashery, this building became a bar around 1900. Its original tin ceilings, mosaic floors and much of its design elements remain, as do some of its former patrons. The ghosts of a Rockefeller and a Carnegie are rumored to be among these who linger here, …
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Old Jail - Amelia Island Museum of History
Fernandina Beach, FL
65.5 miles from Fargo, GA
The old jail, now the Amelia Island Museum of History, is said to be haunted by Luc Simone Aury. Aury was a criminal wanted for murder, rape, robbery and perhaps even more charges, and he was sentenced to hang on the gallows in the back. On the night before his …
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The White House Brothel
Fernandina Beach, FL
65.6 miles from Fargo, GA
This private residence was formerly a brothel associated with the rough crowd, and is rumoured to be haunted by a ghostly prostitute and a sailor who died in a fight. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Pate Sucree - Wicked Davey's
Fernandina Beach, FL
65.6 miles from Fargo, GA
This nineteenth-century historic saloon seems somewhat out of place in this neighbourhood, but has been a staple part of the nightlife economy in the town since its construction. The saloon was a rough place, and many murders occurred in an upstairs room where a violent spirit now resides. Other activity …
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Florida House Inn
Fernandina Beach, FL
65.6 miles from Fargo, GA
This 1857 building is said to be Florida's oldest operating hotel, so it's not surprising that it has a ghost or two in residence. The ghost of a sad-looking man has been seen here, and a female spirit is known to get into bed with the guests who share her …
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The Eppes House
Fernandina Beach, FL
65.6 miles from Fargo, GA
This historic house is a private residence, so please respect the owners privacy. The building is rumoured to be haunted by Charlotte Eppes, who lied to her husband and forced him to kill a hotel realtor who supposedly made sexual advances upon her. Her story was of course false, and …
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The Amelia Island Williams House
Fernandina Beach, FL
65.8 miles from Fargo, GA
This 1856 antebellum mansion is said to be haunted by partying guests. Witnesses have heard laughter and friendly chatter from the dining room and seen apparitions descending the staircase. A female apparition often appears in a mirror near the stairs, and a ghostly man and woman are known to make …
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St. Peter's Episcopal Church Cemetery
Fernandina Beach, FL
65.9 miles from Fargo, GA
The Amelia Island Ghost Tour usually starts here, so of course its haunted! Many tour-takers have ended up with unexplained lights and orbs in photos taken here.
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Atlantic Avenue Schoolhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
65.9 miles from Fargo, GA
Built in 1886 by R. S. Schuyler, during construction, a man fell to his death here. Before he died, it’s said he crawled to a window and put his bloody hands there. The story goes that years later the ghost appeared, crawling across the school house floor, much to the …
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Bosque Bello Cemetery
Fernandina Beach, FL
66.2 miles from Fargo, GA
This is a genuinely spooky cemetery, so there should be no surprise that its considered haunted. Multiple ghosts have been seen here, some seem to be the spirits of children roaming the cemetery. From Cheryl Holly: This photo was taken in August 2011. We went to Bosquebello cemetery around 10:30pm. …
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Wiccademous Grave
Fernandina Beach, FL
66.6 miles from Fargo, GA
Across the street from the Fernandina Beach High School is a little dirt path that leads to an ancient oak tree with a stone marker nearby. This is, allegedly, the burial site of "Wiccademous" - a young girl who was convicted of witchcraft in the 1600s and buried beneath this …
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Amelia Island Lighthouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
66.8 miles from Fargo, GA
The oldest working lighthouse in Florida. Is it haunted? Some say so. To register for a tour of the lighthouse please contact the Recreation Center at (904) 277-7350. Tours are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, and The Amelia Island Lighthouse property is open to the public for …
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Fort Clinch State Park
Fernandina Beach, FL
66.9 miles from Fargo, GA
A part of the park system since 1935, Fort Clinch is one of the most well-preserved 19th century forts in the country. Although no battles were fought here, it was garrisoned during both the Civil and Spanish-American wars. During the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps began preserving and rebuilding many …
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Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Gainesville, FL
68.3 miles from Fargo, GA
This state park features a natural sinkhole, 120 feet deep and 500 feet wide. It was originally called the "Devil's Millhopper" because bones and fossils were found at the bottom, and it resembled a "millhopper" funnel used in grist mills at the time. Locals thought the devil used this sinkhole …
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Greenbriar Road Ghost Lights
Jacksonville, FL
69.1 miles from Fargo, GA
Drive slowly down this road late at night and you might run across the "Greenbriar Lights" - balls of light that come out of nowhere and follow motorists around. Supposedly the local police received so many calls about these strange lights that they hired a scientist to investigate the cause, …
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Old Red Eyes - Kingsley Plantation
Jacksonville, FL
69.1 miles from Fargo, GA
According to local legend, an angry red-eyed ghost lurks here, a remnant of the area's past. The plantation was built in 1813 by Zephaniah Kingsley and grew cotton, sugar cane, citrus and corn. Kingsley had 60 African slaves, one of whom, named Ana, he took for a wife. Kingley moved …
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St. John's Landing Apartments
Green Cove Springs, FL
69.5 miles from Fargo, GA
These apartments date back to the 1930s, when they served as military housing. For a long period they were run down, until in 1997 they were purchased and renovated. A small cemetery is on site, which may be partially to blame for the numerous ghosts and shadows seen by residents. …
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Girvin Road Hitchhiker
Jacksonville, FL
69.8 miles from Fargo, GA
A ghostly girl wearing glasses has been known to appear along Girvin Road after midnight, motioning for passersby to stop their cars. She disappears as soon as the driver looks away.
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Thomson Tabby House Ruins
Jacksonville, FL
70.0 miles from Fargo, GA
Referred to today as the "Thomson Tabby House" or just the "Tabby Ruins," this structure was begun by Charles Thomson in 1854, but was never completed. It is called the "Tabby" house because of its construction - tabby is like a kind of concrete made out of sand, oyster shells …
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King House
Jacksonville, FL
70.4 miles from Fargo, GA
King House is a historic building used by the Mayport Cats Program, a group that assists feral cats. It is said to be haunted by many ghosts, including that of a sailor. Records say the land was once a Spanish burial ground and the building was once a boardinghouse for …
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Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Gainesville, FL
70.6 miles from Fargo, GA
The back part of this cemetery has been left to ruin, and supposedly its in that area that ghost hunters have the most success capturing orbs on their digital cameras.
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Walmart on 13th Street
Gainesville, FL
70.8 miles from Fargo, GA
Until January 2013 there was a Walmart on 13th Street, in Gainesville. It's now shut down (Walmart moved to a larger facility) but we don't know if anyone told the resident ghost that! A female spirit, possibly an ex-employee, is said to have haunted certain areas of the store in …
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Old Clay County Jail
Green Cove Springs, FL
70.9 miles from Fargo, GA
This is one of the oldest jails in Florida (though it hasn't been used as a jail since 1972). At least five hangings took place on the front steps of this jail, and it is believed that some of the unusual activity that takes place there now may be a …
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River Park Inn
Green Cove Springs, FL
71.1 miles from Fargo, GA
This nineteenth century bed and breakfast inn was built in 1880, and appears to be popular with the spirit set. At least three ghosts are known to haunt the inn according to staff and guests, and paranormal investigators have been called to the building on several occasions. The most common …
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Purple Porpoise / Gator City Grille
Gainesville, FL
72.3 miles from Fargo, GA
The Purple Porpoise was a Gainesville institution for years, until it shut down in 2002. According to some, a female student was brutally murdered in the upstairs bathroom of this building in the 1960s, and her spirit (and possibly that of her killer) still remains in the tiny upstairs hallway. …
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Thomas Hall - University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
72.4 miles from Fargo, GA
Thomas Hall, built in 1905, is a historic building located in Murphree Area on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, United States. The building is named for William Reuben Thomas, the Gainesville mayor and businessman responsible for bringing the University of Florida to Gainesville. Architect William …
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Sweetwater Branch Inn
Gainesville, FL
72.7 miles from Fargo, GA
The Sweetwater Branch Inn has several buildings, but the blue one in particular seems to have the most paranormal activity - particularly in the attic rooms. Guests sometimes complain of a "heavy feeling" on their chest while sleeping up there. Occasionally the bureau door will open and close on its …
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Hippodrome State Theater
Gainesville, FL
72.8 miles from Fargo, GA
So the story goes, the historic theatre is haunted by the apparition of a woman in a beautiful white dress. The theatre building was originally the country courthouse, and during this time, a man went on trial for a murder he didn't commit. His wife, who had evidence to exonerate …
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Norman Hall - University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
72.8 miles from Fargo, GA
Norman Hall (originally known as P. K. Yonge Laboratory School) is an historic academic building on the eastern campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. It was designed by architect Rudolph Weaver in the Collegiate Gothic style, and built in 1932. It originally housed the university's research and …
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Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island, GA
72.8 miles from Fargo, GA
At this grand historic hotel, don't be surprised if you come across spirits of the servants of the many millionaires who have stayed here. Folks have reported seeing many a ghost in maids' uniforms or top hats and cloaks. Keep your ears as well as your eyes open: Rumor has …
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Beaty Towers
Gainesville, FL
72.9 miles from Fargo, GA
Local legend has it that a girl committed suicide in the 1960s by jumping from the Beaty Towers, but no records of any such incident exists. Locals go even farther to say that Tom Petty (who was resident in Gainesville at around this time) wrote the song "American Girl" specifically …
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