Gibson Inn
Apalachicola, Florida, United States
Hotel · local-legend
The Story
HauntTracker recounts the Gibson Inn’s story of Captain Wood, a sailor said to have died after becoming ill ashore. His ghost reportedly rearranges shoes or tucks sleeping guests into bed. A second figure, a woman in a long gray dress with her hair in a bun, is identified in local lore as former owner “Sunshine” Gibson. Calls from empty rooms and an inactive kitchen telephone round out the hotel’s reported disturbances.
The Hauntings
HauntTracker recounts the Gibson Inn’s story of Captain Wood, a sailor said to have died after becoming ill ashore. His ghost reportedly rearranges shoes or tucks sleeping guests into bed. A second figure, a woman in a long gray dress with her hair in a bun, is identified in local lore as former owner “Sunshine” Gibson. Calls from empty rooms and an inactive kitchen telephone round out the hotel’s reported disturbances.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
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Sources & further reading.
- Gibson Inn — operator/access (visiting)
- Gibson Inn — attributed ghost account (reports)
Plan Your Visit
Guest accommodation; respect private rooms and hotel rules.