Ghosts of the past linger throughout Gettysburg. Many who have visited one of the most historic places in Pennsylvania, famous for the Battle of Gettysburg, tell tales of apparitions and strange occurrences on the battlefield, of sudden rushes of cold air, and of footsteps in empty hallways. Ghost hunters and those interested in the paranormal regularly visit Sachs Covered Bridge, one of the most reputedly haunted covered bridges in Pennsylvania. Visit this covered bridge for yourself… if you dare.
One of the most beautiful sights in Pennsylvania, Sachs Covered Bridge has stood proudly on Waterworks Road since 1852. Just 11 years after it was built, during the Civil War, both the Union and Confederate Armies would…
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…march across the bridge. The Confederate Army passed through the picturesque bridge as it retreated after the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Local legend tells the tale of three Confederate deserters who, after being caught by their superiors, were hanged from the covered bridge.
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Yet another tale claims that the three soldiers were, in fact, Confederate spies. When Union troops uncovered the truth, they hanged the men as punishment. Whatever the real story, their spirits are said to remain on the bridge, making it one of the most haunted places in Pennsylvania.
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As beautiful as it appears, especially in daylight, the covered bridge in Pennsylvania is shrouded in the paranormal. Ghost hunters and visitors consistently tell of odd occurrences. Some claim to breathe in the strong scent of cigar smoke except…no one else is around.
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Others tell of hearing cannons being fired in the distance and feeling a tap on their shoulder, and turning around to find no one there.
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Visit Sachs Covered Bridge — if you dare — to see if you, too, catch sight of the apparitions of soldiers, smell the strong scent of cigar smoke, and hear voices when no one is around.
Flickr/Sheri Even if you don’t experience the paranormal, you’ll still get to visit one of the most beautiful sights in Pennsylvania - one of its nearly 200 covered bridges.
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Even if you don’t experience the paranormal, you’ll still get to visit one of the most beautiful sights in Pennsylvania - one of its nearly 200 covered bridges.
Do you agree that Sachs Covered Bridge is one of the most haunted covered bridges in Pennsylvania? Join the conversation in the comments! This haunted covered bridge in Pennsylvania tells just one tale of the ghosts of Gettysburg. Have you heard of any of Gettysburg’s other ghost stories?
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Covered Bridges In Pennsylvania October 03, 2021 Beth Price-Williams What are some of the most haunted places in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania’s the perfect state for experiencing the paranormal. After all, we have so many haunted roads, tunnels, hotels, and other paranormal hotspots that it’s natural we see an apparition at least once. Not exactly one of the scariest haunted places in Pennsylvania, The Historic Hotel Bethlehem is known for its four friendly ghosts. You might even be lucky to catch the apparition of Lady Francis Hope singing in the lobby. If you catch a show at the Mishler Theatre in Altoona, you might also spot a ghost – maybe even Mr. Mishler himself. He’s said to hang out at the theater to this day, often smoking cigars and keeping an eye on what’s going on at the theater he founded. Where can I find beautiful sights in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania’s brimming with natural beauty – from Pine Creek Gorge to Hyner View State Park. For some of the most beautiful sights in Pennsylvania, consider setting off on one of its hiking trails that’s drenched with natural beauty and perfect for beginners. Dingmans Creek Trail, for example, leads to the breathtaking Dingman Falls. Chickies Rock Overlook Trail in West Hempfield Township is short, sweet, and leads to sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. If you’re a fan of city views, hit the North Shore Riverfront Trail that will lead you through the city of Pittsburgh. It’s part of the larger Three Rivers Heritage Trail, if you’re up for more of a challenge. What are the best historic places in Pennsylvania? If you just happen to be both a history buff and a fan of the paranormal, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Gettysburg, one of the most historic places in Pennsylvania. Most of those historic locations are also said to be teeming with the paranormal. Gettysburg National Military Park should top the list of must-visit places, including a stop at Devil’s Den. Visitors tell of strange occurrences at both. The Jenny Wade House (the home of the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg), the Farnsworth House Inn, Gettysburg College, and The Gettysburg Hotel are all fascinating destinations that are said to be haunted.
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Covered Bridges In Pennsylvania
October 03, 2021
Beth Price-Williams
What are some of the most haunted places in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania’s the perfect state for experiencing the paranormal. After all, we have so many haunted roads, tunnels, hotels, and other paranormal hotspots that it’s natural we see an apparition at least once. Not exactly one of the scariest haunted places in Pennsylvania, The Historic Hotel Bethlehem is known for its four friendly ghosts. You might even be lucky to catch the apparition of Lady Francis Hope singing in the lobby. If you catch a show at the Mishler Theatre in Altoona, you might also spot a ghost – maybe even Mr. Mishler himself. He’s said to hang out at the theater to this day, often smoking cigars and keeping an eye on what’s going on at the theater he founded. Where can I find beautiful sights in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania’s brimming with natural beauty – from Pine Creek Gorge to Hyner View State Park. For some of the most beautiful sights in Pennsylvania, consider setting off on one of its hiking trails that’s drenched with natural beauty and perfect for beginners. Dingmans Creek Trail, for example, leads to the breathtaking Dingman Falls. Chickies Rock Overlook Trail in West Hempfield Township is short, sweet, and leads to sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. If you’re a fan of city views, hit the North Shore Riverfront Trail that will lead you through the city of Pittsburgh. It’s part of the larger Three Rivers Heritage Trail, if you’re up for more of a challenge. What are the best historic places in Pennsylvania? If you just happen to be both a history buff and a fan of the paranormal, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Gettysburg, one of the most historic places in Pennsylvania. Most of those historic locations are also said to be teeming with the paranormal. Gettysburg National Military Park should top the list of must-visit places, including a stop at Devil’s Den. Visitors tell of strange occurrences at both. The Jenny Wade House (the home of the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg), the Farnsworth House Inn, Gettysburg College, and The Gettysburg Hotel are all fascinating destinations that are said to be haunted.
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Pennsylvania’s the perfect state for experiencing the paranormal. After all, we have so many haunted roads, tunnels, hotels, and other paranormal hotspots that it’s natural we see an apparition at least once. Not exactly one of the scariest haunted places in Pennsylvania, The Historic Hotel Bethlehem is known for its four friendly ghosts. You might even be lucky to catch the apparition of Lady Francis Hope singing in the lobby. If you catch a show at the Mishler Theatre in Altoona, you might also spot a ghost – maybe even Mr. Mishler himself. He’s said to hang out at the theater to this day, often smoking cigars and keeping an eye on what’s going on at the theater he founded.
Where can I find beautiful sights in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania’s brimming with natural beauty – from Pine Creek Gorge to Hyner View State Park. For some of the most beautiful sights in Pennsylvania, consider setting off on one of its hiking trails that’s drenched with natural beauty and perfect for beginners. Dingmans Creek Trail, for example, leads to the breathtaking Dingman Falls. Chickies Rock Overlook Trail in West Hempfield Township is short, sweet, and leads to sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. If you’re a fan of city views, hit the North Shore Riverfront Trail that will lead you through the city of Pittsburgh. It’s part of the larger Three Rivers Heritage Trail, if you’re up for more of a challenge.
What are the best historic places in Pennsylvania?
If you just happen to be both a history buff and a fan of the paranormal, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Gettysburg, one of the most historic places in Pennsylvania. Most of those historic locations are also said to be teeming with the paranormal. Gettysburg National Military Park should top the list of must-visit places, including a stop at Devil’s Den. Visitors tell of strange occurrences at both. The Jenny Wade House (the home of the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg), the Farnsworth House Inn, Gettysburg College, and The Gettysburg Hotel are all fascinating destinations that are said to be haunted.
