Haunted Eatonton’s ghost tours are an approximately 2-hour walk through the heart of historic and haunted Eatonton. Tours begin after dark, when the town’s otherworldly residents are said to come alive, wandering among one of Georgia’s most architecturally renowned and picturesque historic districts in Middle Georgia.
Haunted Eatonton weaves together local hauntings and history, as told by one of our generation’s greatest Southern [ghost] storytellers, Ann Hite. Ann is an award-winning Southern writer. She received the 2012 Georgia Author of the Year award for her debut novel, Ghosts on Black Mountain and was shortlisted for the Townsend Prize for Fiction. Since then, Ann has placed two more times in the Georgia Author of the Year competition; as a finalist in 2017 and with Honorable Mention in 2021. In 2023, Ann was a top-10 finalist for the Townsend Prize after publishing her latest novel, Haints on Black Mountain: A Haunted Short Story Collection that she crowdsourced from Facebook.
Haunted Locations
Panola Hall (1854). Haunted by Sylvia the Ghost, seen by residents.
Madison Ave, Eatonton (1900), Left – Blackwell House (c.1817) haunted by Ms. Fannie Lee Leverette, seen by investigators with the Southeastern Institute for Paranormal Research.
The Eatonton School (c. 1916). Haunted by Principal Dickey, smelled by residents.
Eatonton-Putnam Courthouse (c.1824).
Union Church cemetery (c.1880) haunted by two small children who played with investigators of the Southeastern Institute for Paranormal Research.
Slade Hall (c.1852) originally owned by Daniel Slade, teacher and merchant.
Abandoned Eatonton City Jail.
Bronson House (c.1910) originally the Eagle Tavern. Haunted by Mrs. Bronson, seen by caretakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I go when I arrive in Eatonton?
Please check in at the front desk at Georgia Writers Museum (109 S. Jefferson Ave.)
We have your name on our registration list. We can check you in from the name you used to register.
At check-in you will receive:
- 1 drink ticket per person (additional drinks may be purchased by cash or card)
- 1 bracelet, identifying your ghost tour team by color
We will leave Georgia Writers Museum promptly at 6pm or 7:30pm (depending on your tour time).
What happens on the ghost tour?
At 6:00pm we will leave Georgia Writers Museum with our teams and volunteer tour guides.
From 6:30 – 8:00pm we will make 10 stops in historic downtown Eatonton. We will walk approximately 1 mile on sidewalks and relatively flat ground. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Each stop will last 5 – 7 minutes.
Bars are available at two sites (Georgia Writers Museum & The Plaza Arts Center).
Restrooms are available at two sites (Georgia Writers Museum & The Plaza Arts Center).
We will return to GWM by 8:00pm. Anyone who would like to stay for a bit and discuss hauntings with friends or other groups, feel free to have another drink and chat awhile.
What happens if it rains?
This is a rain-or-shine event. We will have ponchos available, but if the forecast predicts rain, please dress appropriately and bring any necessary rain gear.
Can my kids come with me?
We always say that you, as the parent / guardian, know your child best. This tour is intended to be spooky. We consider the tour PG-13 for frights (no inappropriate language or mature content), but have hosted children as young as 9 years old.
Will I see ghosts on this tour?
Each site has been thoroughly investigated by the Southeastern Institute of Paranormal Research. If you want to investigate during the tour, they suggest downloading the FREE App, Ghost Hunting Tools (for Apple or Android). Please remember to turn the sound off on the App, to not disturb others on the tour. If you think you see a ghost and want to take a photo, take at least three photos of the same space. Oftentimes ghosts are shy, and will not show up on the first photo. Don’t forget to turn off your flash! It spooks the ghosts.
Where should we eat around Eatonton?
Need Suggestions?
In Eatonton, we recommend:
Eat-A-Ton Cafe, Sandwiches & Salads
El Cazador, Mexican
There are many great restaurants on nearby, Lake Oconee.
Iron Fork Cafe, Southern
El Sitio, Mexican
Inaho Sushi & Steakhouse, Japanese
Mellow Mushroom, Pizza
Amici, Pizza
Filet, Steak and Seafood
da Corrado Ristorante, Italian
Inaho Sushi & Steakhouse
We’re coming for the weekend. Where should we stay?
Eatonton
The Lodge on Lake Oconee, 9.1 miles
Milledgeville
Holiday Inn Express, 17.6 miles
Hampton Inn, 18.5 miles
Greensboro
Tru by Hilton, 19.6 miles
Madison
The James Madison Inn, 22.4 miles
If you like Haunted Eatonton, you’ll probably enjoy Crime & Wine.
VISIT |
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| WED: By Appointment |
| THU – FRI: 10am – 4pm |
| SAT: 10am – 4pm |
| SUN – TUE: Closed |
LOCATION
Georgia Writers Museum
109 S. Jefferson Ave.
Eatonton, GA 31024
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