The Inn at Cedar Grove in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is widely known for its haunted reputation, with many ghost stories tied to the home's tragic history during and after the Civil War. Guests and staff have reported numerous paranormal experiences involving spirits of former residents and soldiers. William "Willie" Klein: Willie was the 16-year-old son of the original owners, John and Elizabeth Klein. After returning from a hunting trip, he was shot in the chest in a tragic accident and died at the base of the home's iron staircase. The sound of a body falling down the stairs is often heard when no one is present. Willie's spirit has reportedly been seen standing at the foot of the iron staircase. The spirits of several of the Klein children are said to remain in the house. Three of the children died in what is now known as the Grant Room and the Bay Room (the original nursery). Guests have reported hearing the sounds of children playing in the hallways and near the stairwell. A spectral young girl is sometimes seen bouncing a ball on the front stairs. During the Siege of Vicksburg, the home was seized by the Union Army and used as a hospital and morgue. The former wine cellar, now part of the Library Suite, is a paranormal hot spot. Guests report smelling the odor of decay, as well as hearing the sounds of marching men. General Grant's Room: General Ulysses S. Grant stayed in the master bedroom, and his spirit is sometimes reported there. The iron staircase: Known for the sound of Willie Klein's fatal fall and the sight of his ghost. The former morgue (Library Suite): Guests have reported the smell of decomposition and phantom marching, suggesting the presence of Civil War soldiers. The upper hallway: In addition to the sounds of children playing, doors have been heard to slam on their own. The mansion bears physical scars from the Civil War, including cannonballs embedded in its walls. Guests have reported paranormal activity in these areas.