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Jackson Ghost Tour
Are you searching for lost souls in the City of Soul? Find their eternal homes and discover their tragic backstories on a Jackson ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours.
GET TICKETSJoin a Jackson ghost tour to lift the veil on a past filled with horrific murders, merciless duels, and unbridled tragedy that left its tainted streets flooded with the souls of the departed.
Why You Need to Take a Jackson Ghost Tour
Firsthand accounts of Jackson’s most terrifying tales are brought to life by our local and experienced tour guides. We select only the finest and most knowledgeable people to lead our haunted tours, and they are eager to tell you about Jackson’s most haunted locations. Our tours skip the frills and bring you just the chills! No costumes or cheap gimmicks are needed when the facts and stories speak for themselves. You may even hear a spooky tale or two from a fellow guests. Whether you’re just visiting or a local, USGA offers exciting historical ghost tours for everyone. We are dying to give you a ghastly experience you’ll never forget!
Susie was a great guide. She even included her own personal experiences in her talk. Good story teller. Beautiful walk around Atlanta in the evening. A fun night.
Why is Jackson So Haunted?
Jackson’s foundation was laid out by French explorer and Native American liaison Louis LeFleur along the dangerous Natchez Trace in 1798. This Native American trading route, used for centuries by the tribes of the South and Gulf Coast, became a hotbed for bandits and outlaws. LeFleur’s tavern greeted weary travelers, even the ones with more malicious intentions, as they began to flood into Mississippi in 1801.
The city was officially founded in 1821 and grew slowly. But Jackson’s place in history was cemented when Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, and the Union torched every single building to the ground in 1863 on their way to Vicksburg. This Civil War carnage has left behind a slew of paranormal hauntings plaguing places like the Old Capitol Inn or the haunted Kuhl Hospital just outside town.
It took years for Jackson to rebuild. As more African Americans rose to prominence during the Reconstruction, laws were enacted to sequester their humanity. Devious plots and heinous murders took place in the name of the old ways. By the mid-20th century, many decided to fight back, and Jackson became a focal point of the Civil Rights movement. More deaths plagued the city, just as the murder of leader Medgar Evers.
Spirits still linger from these terrible times in hospitals, homes, and hotels. Jackson’s spiritual world is alive from the deeds of its barbaric past. Explore all of the city’s haunted history with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours. Book your spot on a Jackson ghost tour with us tonight!
Why should you tour with us?
Jackson sat at the physical and political center of the Civil War. As a significant Confederate stronghold, it was burned to the ground by Union forces. The city has risen from the ashes on many occasions. See what makes Jackson a paranormal center of the South.
The many charming cities of the South create an excellent route for any prospective road tripper or traveler. Spend a few nights in Jackson and see why they call it the City With Soul. Take a ghost tour with Jackson ghosts to round out your stay!
Exploring the otherworldly side of a city can be a fun and memorable way to spend an evening, especially if you enjoy history, mystery, and a bit of spookiness. Just make sure to bring your sense of adventure and perhaps a camera to capture any unexpected encounters!
Jackson became the center of the Civil Rights movement one hundred years after the Civil War. Freedom Fighters here experienced violence and prejudice that only strengthened their struggle. Learn all about their fight for freedom with Jackson Ghosts.
Is your family feeling a little claustrophobic? Keep the kids from tearing down the wallpaper and get them out and about for a family-friendly haunted ghost tour with Jackson Ghosts. Our ghost tour will keep everyone entertained and engaged and give you a little bit of a break!
Most Haunted Places in Jackson, MS
King Edward Hotel
Once a meeting place and home to Mississippi’s political elite, something sinister lurks in The King Edward Hotel, now a Hilton Garden Inn, specifically in room 623.
Old Capitol Inn
A former YWCA built near the old state capitol, the Old Capitol Inn is haunted by spirits who lost their lives in the destruction of the Civil War.
The Courthouse
The ghosts of two former Klan members who participated in a terrible murder haunt the old courthouse-turned-apartment complex.
FAQs
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt to distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours
America’s most infamously haunted house delivers the most terrifying scares from all across the nation. We’ve compiled an extensive list of notoriously haunted locations and packaged them into spooky, entertaining tours available throughout the nation. Discover the true, unfiltered stories that created these hair-raising scares in only the unique and engaging way our expert guides can bring them to you. From the ghosts of unsolved murders and tragic accidents to disturbed spirits unable to find peace, there’s no limit to what we expose on our authentic ghost tours. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable, chilling journey through your city’s dark past and uncover the sinister secrets that put these places on the otherworldly map.
The Lizzie Borden House is home to the infamous murders that captivated the nation and made Lizzie Borden a macabre household name. Guests can explore the house via a variety of tours and, for those brave enough, stay in this notoriously haunted home. We aim to provide you with a memorable experience as well as deliver the best ghost tours, haunted pub crawls, and a variety of other experiences in over 100 cities.
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Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft Mansion
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