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Chickamauga Battlefield Ghosts

The second bloodiest battle of the Civil War left 34,000 casualties in Georgia woods. 'Old Green Eyes' has been seen for over 150 years—a Confederate ghost with glowing green eyes. The Lady in White searches for her dead lover. The woods are never silent.

1863 - Present
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
5000+ witnesses

Chickamauga is one of America’s most haunted battlefields.

The Battle

In September 1863, the second bloodiest battle of the war resulted in 34,000+ casualties in a Confederate victory marked by brutal close combat. The Cherokee name means “River of Death.”

Old Green Eyes

The famous ghost features glowing green eyes and may be a Confederate soldier or an earlier entity. It has been seen for over 150 years by many witnesses.

The Lady in White

The bride searches eternally for her fiancé who died in battle. She died of grief and now walks the fields where her weeping can be heard.

The Phenomena

Reports include marching sounds, cannon fire, screaming, apparitions, and a heavy atmosphere that pervades the battlefield.

Snodgrass Hill

This intense area was the last stand location with heavy casualties and remains very active. Orbs have been photographed, and soldiers are still seen there.

Today

The National Park offers ghost tours, with rangers reporting sightings regularly. Night visits are permitted, research is conducted, and the location remains extremely active.

Sources

Battle of Chickamauga - Wikipedia documents the historical battle.