Greenfaeriequeen asked me about the Juliette Gordon Low House in Savannah, GA, so I thought I'd share a little bit of interesting information. Juliette Gordon Low was the founder of the Girl Scouts of America. In answer to your question, yes, I have been there a number of times. The house was built about 1820, by Juliette's grandfather. Her father Willie Gordon, brought his wife, Nellie, there to live after they married. Once when in England, Rudyard Kipling put Nellie in a story and referred to her as, "a little old lady with snapping black eyes who used very bad language," an honor for which she immediately thanked him. Nellie was very into spiritualism and there a books in the library on the subject. Willie died and 1912, and it is said that Nellie told relatives not to grieve when her time came to pass, for she would be with him again. Nellie died in the big front bedroom on Feb 22, 1917. As her daughter-in-law waited in the adjoining room, she looked up and saw the spirit of General Willie Gordon standing outside of Nellie's room, smiling. He walked into her room, and later the butler told of seeing him coming down the grand staircase. A tour guide told of an encounter with Nellie, after she had turned out the lights. She heard a rustle and looked up to see her standing above on the stairs. The guide stated she didn't know who was startled the most, that Nellie drew back as if to say, "Oh, I thought you all were gone!" Incidents have been reported of long-lost items suddenly turning up in plain sight, or being moved when the museum is closed. Others have reported hearing the faint sound of a pianoforte playing, and Nellie was an accomplished musician. The pianoforte is located in the parlor and only 20 percent of the keys are working, but when it is heard playing, it is perfectly in tune. The maintenance man has reported to have seen Nellie, wearing a long blue robe, in the dining room in the mornings on a number of occasions. He said that sometimes he feels the whole family is there watching, and then they continue life "as usual" when everyone goes home. I did feel a very strong presence on the third floor on two different visits there. I have never seen them allow visitors to take pictures inside of the home, but I have a collected a few that I'm happy to share. There are no anomalies in these. The house is a must-see if you're ever in Savannah, and you're sure to feel a "presence" especially on the third floor.

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[ December 04, 2003, 03:51 PM: Message edited by: SavannahSilkie ]

when my friend and i visited the house one of the places that had the strongest vibrations was the staircase!! i felt there was someone there. also one of the rooms had a strong vibration for me, it seemed it was a sewing room maybe, i cant remember . i truly enjoyed being there though, it was a highlight of our trip. it's a wonderful house.. thats funny about her using bad language, while i was on the patio by myself i was on my cell phone arguing with my boyfriend quietly [we were like ralph and alice cramden] and ive been known to use bad languge [im working on this bad habit] so maybe she was curious about me and following us around on the tour .. but the house is wonderful and if your in savannah a must see. thanks for sharing the pictures, it was nice to see the place again, i only have pictures of the outside. savannahsilke, what do you know about the house john williams used to own, the one that was exorcised unsucessfully? i know it wasnt the mercer house, but a house he owned before that? thanks again for all the great info, take care, michele

What a beautiful house! I can definitely believe that it's haunted. After living in that house, who would want to leave? Thanks for sharing those pictures Savannah!

Yes, greenfaeriequeen... the house you refer to is the Hampton Lillibridge House (the most haunted house in Savannah.) It's located a few streets over from me. I'll post a new topic and share a pic I have of the outside of it. I really like it when people are interested in Savannah. It's a city rich in history, ghost stories and haunted places. I have enough of them to post a new one everyday for a year and am more than happy to share with yall. =)

hi savannah silke, i absolutly love savannah and would love to hear every story you have, i look forward to hearing them take care and i'd love to see the picture too!, michele