Civil War legends Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
The hotel says "it was during the Civil War that many of the Martha's most intriguing ghost stories and legends evolved," when students became nurses. Source: The Martha.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The hotel says it was a college for over 70 years and opened as a hotel in 1935 (The Martha).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public Operating hotel (The Martha). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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