The Best of Coast to Coast AM Civil War Ghosts - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 1/8/25
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Jan 9, 2025 Courtney McInvale, an author and the founder of Seaside Shadows, dives into the spooky realms of Civil War ghosts. She shares haunting stories from notorious battlefield sites, including chilling legends from the infamous Andersonville prison. McInvale recounts her own eerie encounter with a ghostly Civil War general, shedding light on why spirits linger at sites of tragedy. The discussion also touches on the overlooked haunted histories of Georgia, unraveling the intertwined legacies of war and the supernatural.
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Civil War's Impact
- The Civil War's impact was immense due to the smaller population.
- No one remained unaffected by the widespread devastation.
Andersonville Prison
- Andersonville prison was called a "hellhole on earth" by soldiers.
- Conditions were inhumane under Henry Wirz’s leadership.
Andersonville Hauntings
- Henry Wirz, executed for war crimes, haunts Andersonville and D.C.
- A priest's ghost, Father Whalen, gives last rites at Andersonville.
