Cashtown Inn, Cashtown-McKnightstown
The Cashtown Inn is reportedly haunted by Civil War spirits, including a Confederate soldier who appears as a ghostly image or in a specific doorway, and other apparitions linked to the Battle of Gettysburg. Guests have experienced phenomena such as knocking, rocking chairs moving on their own, disembodied footsteps, and feeling an unseen presence, especially around the anniversary of the battle. The inn's history as a Civil War field hospital likely contributes to its reputation as a haunted location. A Confederate soldier is frequently reported, sometimes seen in an old photograph or standing in doorways and the bar area. A woman in period attire is also said to wander in the General Lee suite. Guests hear footsteps in halls and knocking on doors, even when no one is there. Incessant knocking has been reported as a particularly terrifying encounter. A rocking chair in a specific room sways on its own, and guests feel an invisible presence on their beds. Footprints have appeared, and mattresses have been observed to ripple. Lights turn on and off without explanation, and doors lock and unlock by themselves. The haunting reports are often intensified around the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, particularly on the first few days of July. The inn's basement served as a field hospital for the wounded during the battle. AP Hill room: A rocking chair is said to sway, and guests feel an invisible presence on their beds. Henry Heath room: A Confederate soldier is reported to roam the bar area. General Lee suite: A woman in period clothing is seen wandering the room.
Basement: The area served as a field hospital, potentially contributing to the paranormal activity.