Ball's Bluff Battlefield in Leesburg, VA, is reportedly haunted by the spirits of Civil War soldiers due to the battle's tragic outcome, with visitors reporting sightings of ghostly soldiers, phantom cries, inexplicable screams, and the eerie appearance of shadowy figures. The Overton Hillsman farmhouse, which served as a hospital, is said to experience intense cold spots and ghostly bloodstains, while the battlefield itself has seen phenomena like phantom hoofbeats, unexplained noises, and even ghostly handprints. Visitors have reported seeing figures of ghostly soldiers wandering the fields where the battle took place. Chilling screams, phantom hoofbeats, and unexplained sounds are frequently reported by visitors and witnesses. There have been instances of muddy handprints appearing on objects at the site, possibly left by lingering spirits. The sound of unseen footsteps has also been a reported phenomenon.