Haunted Places in Lanier County, Georgia



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    In the meantime, here's a list of all haunted places within 100 miles of Lanier County, Georgia.



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    500 N. Ashley St

    Valdosta, Georgia

    19 miles from Lanier County, 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, Georgia

    21.7 miles from Lanier County, 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 ...

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    Cogdell Light

    Homerville, Georgia

    22.2 miles from Lanier County, 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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    Ashley-Slater House

    Douglas, Georgia

    34.9 miles from Lanier County, 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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    Old Hamilton County Jail

    Jasper, Florida

    36.4 miles from Lanier County, 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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    Jefferson Correctional Institution

    Monticello, Florida

    56.9 miles from Lanier County, GA

    Inmates and guards alike agree that there are spirits abounding in the Jefferson Correctional Institution. Some inmates feel someone tapping on them while they sleep - others see ghostly children playing in the dormitory. A ghostly man on a horse is occasionally seen outside.

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    Wirick-Simmons House

    Monticello, Florida

    58.7 miles from Lanier County, GA

    This historic home is one of the oldest in Monticello, dating to 1831. It is owned by the Jefferson County Historical Society and is open for tours (on request). Two ghostly apparitions of women have appeared here - one in pink, in the upstairs window, and another dressed ...

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    The Hanging Tree

    Monticello, Florida

    58.8 miles from Lanier County, GA

    The local ghost tours take people by the "old hanging tree" in Monticello, FL, and some swear the souls of those who died here still like to stir things up a bit. The tree is at the intersection of 90 and 19 in Monticello, just outside the court house, ...

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    The Opera House

    Monticello, Florida

    58.8 miles from Lanier County, GA

    The Opera House in Monticello dates back to 1890, and is a regular part of the local ghost tours. Some regional ghost hunting outfits have investigated and claim to have found orbs and other phenomenon there.

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    Palmer House

    Monticello, Florida

    58.8 miles from Lanier County, GA

    Monticello, FL is considered by many to be the "Most Haunted Little Town in Florida". The Palmer House is one of the most active spots in town, and has been investigated by many regional ghost hunting operations. There's quite a little story to this old house: Dr. Palmer was the local ...

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    Old Jefferson County Jail

    Monticello, Florida

    58.9 miles from Lanier County, GA

    This jail dates back to the end of the 19th century. The local sheriff lived on the ground floor and basement - inmates were housed in the top floor. The small building out back housed female prisoners. It hasn't held an inmate since the mid 20th century, ...

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    Avera-Clarke House Bed and Breakfast

    Monticello, Florida

    59 miles from Lanier County, GA

    This house, now operating as a bed and breakfast, was built in 1890 by Thomas Clarke, a lawyer, judge and civil war veteran. It is said that his ghost is often seen roaming the house - he appears particularly often to guests staying in the Queen Anne Room.

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    The Daffodale House

    Monticello, Florida

    59 miles from Lanier County, GA

    This charming old bed and breakfast lays claim to a number of paranormal sightings. According to their website, strange music is heard coming from the Safari room, pipe smoke inexplicably tinges the air near the elevator, and a "Woman in White" is often seen on the premises.

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    John Denham House Bed and Breakfast

    Monticello, Florida

    59 miles from Lanier County, GA

    This bed and breakfast dates back to 1872, and features a "Blue Room" that seems to be the center of most of the paranormal activity. Sarah Denham's ghost is said to appear in the rocking chair in that room.

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    Hotel Blanche

    Lake City, Florida

    63.7 miles from Lanier County, 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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    Olustee Battle Field

    Lanier County, Florida

    69.5 miles from Lanier County, GA

    Civil War reenactors claim to occasionally capture strange orbs in photographs, almost like they are soldiers' spirits interacting with the reenactments.