Ghosts in North Carolina go further back than the formation of the state itself. From the poor souls of people killed in the revolutionary and civil wars, to more modern
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about page The coast of North Carolina seems to protrude into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving it a prime candidate for the wrath of tropical storms. In fact, North Carolina has unwillingly hosted some of the most devastating storms recorded, including Hurricane Hazel, a category 4 which hit in 1954, and more recently, Hurricane Floyd, a category 4 which hit in 1999.
Located in Montgomery County, there once was a small milling community which was known as Tuckertown. Though the town was destroyed by flood, it was said that an old witch resided in the town, wreaking havoc on the residents whenever they crossed her.
Ann Blackhand, or Old Ann, became known as the witch of Tuckertown, was known to cast spells on people and animals alike. If a beloved pet or a farm animal became sick, or even worse, died, Old Ann was blamed more often than not. When a townsfolk marriage broke up unexpectedly, it was because Ann had cast a spell on them.
Famous authors and even a president are among the guests that have visited the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. But the most famous guest is the ghost of a lady dressed in pink, who unfortunately never checked out.
The unknown woman, or “the pink lady” as she has affectionately become known as, came to visit the Inn during the 1920's, and was a guest of room 545. Dressed in a long, pink, flowing gown, the woman fell to her death over the stone wall from the second floor. Though her body was removed, it seems that her spirit has lingered behind.
Of the many tales of ghosts and ghouls in North Carolina, few can match the heartbreaking story of Peter Dromgoole and the haunting of Gimgoul Castle. In 1833 a young man named Peter Dromgoole was on top of the world having just arrived from Virginia to study at UNC. His live only got better when, in a few short months he met and fell in love with a beautiful young lady named Fanny.
Old Calvary Episcopal Church in Henderson County is known not only for it's welcoming spirit and faithful congregation, but also for it's ghost. Since the days of the civil war, eyewitnesses have reported seeing a young woman with flowing blond hair wearing a confederate cape atop a palomino horse around the church. Over the years the woman has become known as “The Phantom Ghost of the Confederacy”.