Is Georgia's Most Haunted Spot This Final Resting Place?

ATLANTA, GA — Every region has at least one place or story that gives locals the chills, and the tales are retold as Halloween approaches, and the Atlanta metro is no exception. The website Thrillist listed the most haunted places in America to give horror fans everywhere a look at lore and legends that creep folks out across the country.

So which Georgia site has been named the creepiest? It's Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, created before the Civil War and the final resting place of "Gone With The Wind" author Margaret Mitchell and golf legend Bobby Jones, among others.

Rumor has it that the ghosts of Confederate soldiers wander the cemetery grounds and hang from its trees.

Here's what Thrillist says about Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery:

"Everyone loves an old, eerie cemetery, especially one steeped in Civil War history. Built in 1850, Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery — the city’s oldest, largest cemetery, and among the most haunted places in Georgia — is home to Maynard Jackson, Bobby Jones, and Margaret Mitchell, among many others. The cemetery includes a Confederate branch where visitors insist they’ve seen uniformed soldiers wandering the grounds and even hanging off of trees. Creep in as far as you dare, but be warned: Some have alleged that they’ve heard Confederate Army roll call among the tombstones and sworn that their name was called amid the list."

Here's some of the history of Oakland Cemetery: Founded in 1850, Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery spans 48 acres of gardens, wildlife and sculpture. Oakland is the final resting place for 70,000 people, including author Margaret Mitchell, 27 Atlanta mayors, six former governors, Civil War generals and soldiers, and thousands of unmarked graves. Oakland Cemetery offers critical green space for recreation and serves as a cultural resource for lifelong learners who come to study history, art, architecture, archaeology, horticulture, photography and more. Working in partnership with the City of Atlanta, Historic Oakland Foundation works to preserve, restore, enhance and share Oakland Cemetery.

Tours during October sell out in July, cemetery officials say. Designed to enlighten rather than frighten, Capturing the Spirit of Oakland tours bring to life the stories of some of the cemetery’s notable residents and allow visitors to experience Oakland Cemetery after dark. A costumed docent guides visitors through the cemetery’s Victorian Gardens where you’ll meet some of Oakland’s most notable residents. The evening also includes musical performances, and guests are encouraged to arrive in costume to set the mood.

Visit www.oaklandcemetery.com for more details.

See the full list of America's most haunted places from Thrillist here.