The Horrifying History Behind Georgia's Oldest Hospital Will Truly Give You Nightmares
By Marisa Roman|Updated on September 28, 2021(Originally published September 23, 2021)
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
Georgia has some wonderfully ghastly tales that will strike fear in the heart of residents and visitors alike. One particular place dates back centuries. This haunted hospital in Georgia was one of the oldest continuously operating hospitals in the country. It’s also one of Savannah’s most haunted locations. Take a look for yourself, and learn the history behind this haunted spot.
The Old Candler Hospital in Savannah is infamous as one of the most haunted places in Georgia. Trust us, this spot is creepy!
This tunnel was particularly useful during the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1878. The numerous victims that succumbed to the disease were able to be transported via tunnel.
Rumor has it that the tunnel was often filled with the deceased. Horse drawn carriages would pull up in the solitude of night to secretly carry off the dead to be buried.
The Old Candler Hospital is also home to the Candler Oak tree. This tree is also among the most haunted places in Georgia in its own right. Nicknamed the "Hanging Tree," it's one of the oldest living landmarks in the area and has a sordid past.
Other rumors surrounding the Old Candler Hospital include shock therapy that was used at the psychiatric ward. Unfortunately, science was not as advanced as it is now and many horrifying procedures were dubbed "treatments."
