SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — A historic Savannah landmark has just been recognized as one of the spookiest destinations in the country. The Marshall House, a 174-year-old hotel on Broughton Street, has been ranked No. 7 on USA Today’s 10Best list of haunted hotels.
A Civil War Hospital Turned Haunted Hotel
Opened in 1851, the Marshall House has long been a staple of Savannah’s historic district. During the Civil War, the building was converted into a Union Army hospital, and many believe the spirits of patients still linger within its walls.
Guests over the years have reported eerie encounters, from apparitions in hallways and foyers to the sound of children running down corridors late at night. Other stories include faucets turning on by themselves and ghostly figures appearing in mirrors.
The hotel embraces its haunted reputation, blending Southern hospitality with paranormal intrigue.
National Recognition
The Marshall House joined an impressive lineup of legendary haunted stays across the country. This year’s top haunted hotels included:
- Fainting Goat Island Inn — Nichols, New York
- 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa — Eureka Springs, Arkansas
- The Queen Mary — Long Beach, California
- Farnsworth House Inn — Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
- The Alaskan Hotel & Bar — Juneau, Alaska
- Hotel del Coronado — Coronado, California
- The Marshall House — Savannah, Georgia
- The Stanley Hotel — Estes Park, Colorado
- Lemp Mansion Restaurant & Inn — St. Louis, Missouri
- Hotel Saranac — Saranac Lake, New York
Haunted Tourism in Savannah
Savannah, often called one of America’s most haunted cities, has built a thriving tourism industry around its ghostly reputation. The Marshall House is a centerpiece of that, drawing travelers each October for ghost tours, overnight stays, and its rich Civil War history…