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Yellow fever, Civil War ...and restless spirits? The stories of Savannah's Colonial Park Cemetery

Today, Colonial Park Cemetery is a peaceful resting place shaded by oaks draped in Spanish moss. But nearly two centuries ago ...

Savannah family uncovers WWII hero’s true story — 8 decades later — thanks to French historian

For more than 80 years, a Savannah, Georgia, family believed their uncle, 2nd Lt. Marion “Don” Zipperer, was killed in Italy ...
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Fever, fear, and folklore: How yellow fever shaped Savannah’s haunted reputation

It was yellow fever. There is *** historical marker in that cemetery dedicated to the great yellow fever epidemic of 1820, and it says that nearly 700 died in that year. *** lot of people get it wrong ...
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8 Ways Savannah Does The Holidays Differently Than Anywhere Else

These eight uniquely Savannah holiday traditions—from lighted boat parades to historic ghost tours—make Christmas in this Southern city completely unforgettable.

Historic Atlanta cemetery listed among scariest in state

ATLANTA — An Atlanta historic cemetery has been named as one of the state’s scariest, according to a recent survey conducted ...