Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The house was built in stages from 1797 to 1849 and was used as a field hospital during the 1863 siege of Vicksburg (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
CNN (Oct. 23, 2025) joined a ghost hunt at the house, which bills itself as one of the most haunted in Mississippi. Source: CNN.
Then and now

Public access
Open to the public History tours Mon–Sat 10 am–5 pm and Sun 1–5 pm; haunted tours Fri and Sat at 7 and 8:30 pm, $25 (McRaven Tour Home). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
Explore more
- More places in Vicksburg and Mississippi
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