Hey, guys! So I'm from Georgia, and I've heard some rumors about haunted colleges around here. Is there anyone with some ghost tales from GA colleges? I'm intrigued! But don't worry, I'm not basing college decisions on ghost population, just fascinated by the stories.
Absolutely, there's certainly no shortage of ghost tales associated with colleges in Georgia, given their rich history and numerous historic buildings. Here are a few popular ones:
1. University of Georgia (UGA): The university, located in Athens, is said to be home to several spirits. The most well-known is the ghost believed to inhabit the Phi Mu Sorority House, which was formerly the home of a wealthy family. Legend has it that a young girl of the family fell down the stairs and died, and her spirit supposedly lingers in the house.
2. Agnes Scott College: In Main Hall, there are reports of a pianist named Mary who died in the 1920s. Some students have claimed to hear phantom piano music, while others report unexplained cold spots and flickering lights.
3. Emory University: At the Oxford campus, Phantom tunes have reportedly been heard coming from the old organ inside Seney Hall, a building dating back to 1880. Another tale involves a young man who supposedly fell to his death while attempting to climb the face of Seney Hall, his ghost is said to still make the climb.
4. Georgia Southern University: Located in Statesboro, Georgia Southern has a tale about its 1935 Marvin Pittman Laboratory School. The building is said to be haunted by the ghost of a little boy who died in an elevator accident. Sightings include the boy running through the halls and laughter when the building is empty.
Again, while these stories are fascinating, remember they're just legends and stories passed down over time. Happy hauntings!
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