The Haunted Battlefield In Maryland Both History Buffs And Ghost Hunters Will Love
Calling all history buffs AND ghost hunters! The following historic battlefield in Maryland is known as one of the most haunted places in the world. It makes for a great day trip any time of year, whether you visit during warmer months or prefer to explore during cool, autumn months. Read on to learn more and add this infamous Maryland battlefield to your to-do list.
Antietam National Battlefield is located in Sharpsburg, Maryland.Google MapsThis area is where the infamous Battle of Antietam took place during the American Civil War. On September 17, 1862, 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing.Doug Kerr / FlickrKnowing how many men died here gives an eerie feeling as you stroll the grounds. There are plenty of informational signs explaining the history of the area...Doug Kerr / Flickr...and picturesque statues as well.Doug Kerr / FlickrAntietam National Battlefield covers a whopping 3,229 acres, so there's much to see. Be sure to check out Burnside Bridge...Doug Kerr / Flickr...and don't forget to visit Bloody Lane, a sunken road where about 5,600 casualties met their fate.Doug Kerr / FlickrMost ghostly encounters occur along Bloody Lane, with visitors often reporting the smell of gunpowder. Some have even reported spotting men in confederate uniforms walking along the sunken road.Craig Fildes / FlickrOther paranormal happenings at the battlefield include seeing blue balls of light floating around and the faint sounds of a drum cadence.Kevin Thomas / FlickrWhether you believe in the ghostly stories or not, you can't deny that this is one of the deadliest places in human history.Craig Fildes / FlickrHead here for a stroll, to pay your respects, and to admire how this once-gruesome place is somehow oh-so scenic.Doug Kerr / Flickr