Marching soldiers Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
The city tourism office says residents for years heard what they believed were ghosts of Civil War soldiers marching on the staircase on January 24, and a ghost watch is held each year. Source: Visit Petersburg.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Robert Bolling IV built the mansion in 1823 (Visit Petersburg).
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
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Public access
Partly open Sunday 1–4 pm; Monday–Saturday by appointment (Visit Petersburg). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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