A history as rich as Pennsylvania’s backstory usually comes with an abundance of tales of the paranormal. One of the best places to experience the paranormal is Gettysburg, known for the bloodiest battle during the Civil War. Just about everywhere you go in town, you’re sure to hear about the many haunted places in Gettysburg – and you might even experience the paranormal for yourself.
Exploring haunted places in Gettysburg is easy – if you know where to look. Embark on a self-guided tour, or join a guided tour of what’s been called the most haunted town in Pennsylvania.
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Gettysburg National Military Park, the site of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle, is home to Devil’s Den, said to be teeming with the paranormal.
Facebook/Destination Gettysburg Visitors to Devil’s Den, as sunset nears, tell of smelling smoke and seeing soldiers marching towards them. Still others share a tale about a young man in a floppy hat posing for a photo with them, but…he never appears in the photo. Devil’s Den, Sickles Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Sachs Covered Bridge offers a peek into the past and a chilling tale of the paranormal.
Flickr/Joel Goellnitz Three Confederate Army soldiers are said to have been hanged for treason at the covered bridge. Visitors often tell of the scent of cigar smoke and the sound of strange voices. Some have even felt a touch on their shoulders – but no one is there. Sachs Covered Bridge, Waterworks Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
A lone civilian died during the Battle of Gettysburg. The Jennie Wade House, named after the victim, offers tours.
Facebook/Destination Gettysburg Jennie’s spirit is said to remain in her home, so don’t be too surprised if you hear doors slamming, feel a rush of cold air, or feel as though a child is grabbing on to your legs. Children’s voices are often heard in the home, too. Jennie Wade House, 548 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
A Civil War nurse named Rachel is often seen in the halls and in guests’ rooms at The Gettysburg Hotel. No one knows for what or for whom she is looking.
Facebook/The Gettysburg Hotel, Est. 1797 Hotel guests also tell of seeing a Union soldier, who apparently died at the hotel during its time as a Civil War hospital, in the halls. Gettysburg Hotel, 1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Dig into a hearty meal and a helping of the paranormal at the Dobbin House Tavern, a former stop on the Underground Railroad.
Facebook/Dobbin House Tavern Local legend tells of splatters of blood that mysteriously appear on the walls of the tavern. As suddenly as they appear, they disappear. Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
If you’re really brave, you’ll find a few places, including The David Stewart Farm, the Tillie Pierce House, and the Farnsworth House Inn, to stay overnight, too.
Facebook/Farnsworth House Inn David Stewart Farm, 2795 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USATillie Pierce House Inn, 301 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USAFarnsworth House Inn, 401 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
From Gettysburg College to Spangler’s Meadow, Gettysburg is brimming with the paranormal.
Facebook/Gettysburg College Gettysburg College, 300 N Washington St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Start planning your visit on the official website of Destination Gettysburg. Or, go here for Facebook.
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How many of these haunted places in Gettysburg have you visited? Did you experience the paranormal? Let us know in the comments! Want even more chances to experience the paranormal? Hit the highway on this haunted road trip that will lead you to the scariest places in Pennsylvania.
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Visitors to Devil’s Den, as sunset nears, tell of smelling smoke and seeing soldiers marching towards them. Still others share a tale about a young man in a floppy hat posing for a photo with them, but…he never appears in the photo.
Devil’s Den, Sickles Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
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Three Confederate Army soldiers are said to have been hanged for treason at the covered bridge. Visitors often tell of the scent of cigar smoke and the sound of strange voices. Some have even felt a touch on their shoulders – but no one is there.
Sachs Covered Bridge, Waterworks Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Jennie’s spirit is said to remain in her home, so don’t be too surprised if you hear doors slamming, feel a rush of cold air, or feel as though a child is grabbing on to your legs. Children’s voices are often heard in the home, too.
Jennie Wade House, 548 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
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Hotel guests also tell of seeing a Union soldier, who apparently died at the hotel during its time as a Civil War hospital, in the halls.
Gettysburg Hotel, 1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
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Local legend tells of splatters of blood that mysteriously appear on the walls of the tavern. As suddenly as they appear, they disappear.
Dobbin House Tavern, 89 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
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David Stewart Farm, 2795 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USATillie Pierce House Inn, 301 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USAFarnsworth House Inn, 401 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
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Gettysburg College, 300 N Washington St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
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