Marietta, Georgia is a historic city with roots that go back before the Civil War. With old homes, battlefields, and graveyards, it’s no surprise that many locals believe the city has haunted places. While tourists visit the well-known ghost tours, longtime residents share stories that don’t always make the guidebooks.
Luis Perez, owner of Vilchis Tree Services Pro of Marietta, has worked around many of these spots. He says, “We’ve trimmed trees near some of these places. You feel something different. People who live nearby tell us the stories.”
1. Kennesaw House
Location: Marietta Square
Known For: Civil War hospital ghosts
The Kennesaw House is one of Marietta’s oldest buildings. During the Civil War, it served as a hospital and morgue. Reports of footsteps, cold spots, and moving shadows are common.
A 2007 article in the Marietta Daily Journal noted that over 700 people have reported seeing ghostly figures in the upper floors.
Luis says, “I’ve never seen anything, but people swear the third floor gives them chills. We’ve done cleanup work outside and heard strange knocks from inside.”
2. Oakton House
Location: Whitlock Avenue
Built: 1838
Oakton is the oldest continuously lived-in house in Marietta. Stories include sightings of a woman in white and lights flickering late at night.
The home sits on land that was part of the Kennesaw Mountain battlefield. Owners say they’ve found Civil War-era items while gardening.
Luis says, “We worked on nearby trees. Neighbors told us about seeing a woman walking the yard at night, then disappearing.”
3. Marietta City Cemetery
Location: West Atlanta Street
Founded: 1830s
This cemetery holds graves of Civil War soldiers, early settlers, and public figures. People say they hear voices, see shadows, and feel cold winds on still nights.
City records confirm over 4,000 graves, some unmarked or damaged by age.
Luis adds, “It’s one of the quietest places in town, but also one of the spookiest. Crews don’t like working too close after dark.”
4. The Brumby House
Location: Powder Springs Street
Built: 1851
Now part of the Hilton Conference Center, the Brumby House has long been linked to unexplained events. Staff report furniture moving and doors slamming without wind or people.
In a local survey by Marietta Ghost Tours in 2022, the Brumby House was listed as the third most active site for strange sounds.
Luis says, “We trimmed trees out back years ago. One worker said he heard voices from an empty room.”
5. Root House Museum
Location: North Marietta Parkway
Known For: Strange energy during tours
The Root House belonged to one of Marietta’s earliest druggists. Visitors claim to feel watched inside. Some report chills or uneasy feelings in the parlor room.
The museum uses period-accurate furniture and scents, which may trigger sensory responses, but guests often say it feels different from other homes.
Luis shared, “It’s a cool place, but I wouldn’t want to be locked in there overnight.”
Why Locals Keep Talking
Marietta’s history includes war, fire, and disease. Many of its buildings are over 100 years old. Residents grow up hearing these stories and sharing them.
Luis says, “We work in every corner of the city. People talk. These stories stick with you, even if you don’t believe in ghosts.”
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