Tunnel Hill, Georgia seems to pique the interest of many visitors to the state of Georgia. Not only does this particular tunnel have a fascinating and rich history, it also is deemed one of the most haunted tunnels in the country. How did this railroad tunnel, which once flourished with passing trains and traveling passengers become haunted? Here’s a story that you won’t likely forget anytime soon.
The mountains of northwest Georgia were considered a huge obstacle in order to connect a train line from Chattanooga to Atlanta.
Trip Advisor Jennifer C. The most difficult challenge was the Chetoogetta Mountain in Whitfield County.
The first tunnel at this location was completed in 1850 with a tunnel of 1,477 feet.
Facebook Tunnel Hill Heritage Center Eventually, it became insufficient and a second tunnel was built in 1928.
The second tunnel parallels the original tunnel which is to the right and visitors can walk through to this day and experience what the tunnel has to offer.
Trip Advisor Leffew2many At one time, the tunnel was forgotten about and became overgrown with kudzu vines.
Thankfully, lobbyists did everything they could to preserve the tunnel due to its rich history.
Facebook Tunnel Hill Heritage Center Yet, they didn’t realize that they were also preserving a haunted past.
It’s been said that these tunnels still house the spirits of some Southern ghosts.
Flickr Brian Ragsdale The tunnel was once the site of quite a few confederate battles and has been the resting place of many soldiers who lost their lives.
Rumor has it, the ghosts of confederate soldiers can be seen throughout the tunnel, especially at night.
Facebook Tunnel Hill Heritage Center Some have even reported smelling rotting flesh.
The tunnel has held a lot of tragedy within its walls.
Trip Advisor Steve W. Witnesses have seen ghostly apparitions of soldiers and phantom campfires in the distance.
Now, this tunnel is a ghost hunter’s paradise.
Trip Advisor Jennifer C. Many people enter with hopes to see or feel a ghost in their midst.
If you are apprehensive, you can always take a daytime tour.
Trip Advisor Steve W. The tours that the Heritage Center offers are comprehensive and provide a bit more of a detailed history.
Would you dare to enter this haunted tunnel?
Trip Advisor A Trip Advisor Member Even with the possibility of seeing flickering lights and hearing the screams of ghosts?
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Trip Advisor Jennifer C.
The most difficult challenge was the Chetoogetta Mountain in Whitfield County.
Facebook Tunnel Hill Heritage Center
Eventually, it became insufficient and a second tunnel was built in 1928.
Trip Advisor Leffew2many
At one time, the tunnel was forgotten about and became overgrown with kudzu vines.
Yet, they didn’t realize that they were also preserving a haunted past.
Flickr Brian Ragsdale
The tunnel was once the site of quite a few confederate battles and has been the resting place of many soldiers who lost their lives.
Some have even reported smelling rotting flesh.
Trip Advisor Steve W.
Witnesses have seen ghostly apparitions of soldiers and phantom campfires in the distance.
Many people enter with hopes to see or feel a ghost in their midst.
The tours that the Heritage Center offers are comprehensive and provide a bit more of a detailed history.
Trip Advisor A Trip Advisor Member
Even with the possibility of seeing flickering lights and hearing the screams of ghosts?
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Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
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