Farnsworth House Inn
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Hotel · established
The Story
Bullet-marked brick and a small attic room frame the haunting stories of Gettysburg’s Farnsworth House Inn.
The Hauntings
The inn’s legends focus on a Confederate sharpshooter in the attic, its old cellar and reports of voices or apparitions within the house. The property’s interpreters connect the upper rooms with a story about the death of Jennie Wade elsewhere in town, though the exact source of the fatal shot remains a local interpretation rather than a conclusively identified gun position. The Farnsworth is not only a backdrop for reenactment; its own operator hosts guided paranormal investigations in preserved rooms.
The History
The historic building survived the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg and still carries visible marks of wartime gunfire.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
Have you experienced something here?
This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
Plan Your Visit
The inn currently sells historic house tours, guided paranormal experiences and overnight lodging. Investigations have separate ticketing and may have a minimum age. Guest rooms and private spaces are restricted to their relevant bookings.