a Geocaching Haunted Observations and Supernatural Tales (G.H.O.S.T.) Challenge geocache
The Ghost of Hoyt House
a known paranormal hotspot in Rome, Georgia
The large white house on the hill is the house in which Annie Laurie Hoyt died. It was built around the end of the Civil War by Wade Samuel Cothran, a president of the Rome Railroad during the war, as a gift for his daughter Anna following her wedding with Robert Taylor Hoyt. Since Annie Laurie's death in 1891, many unusual and unexplained occurrences have been reported. The house has been vacant for many years and has suffered from the ravages of time and the elements. It is scheduled for demolition in the coming months.
- This geocache was placed with the permission of the Manager of the City of Rome.
- Pets are welcome but must be on a 6' leash at all times. Please be a good pet owner and clean up after your pet.
Note For New Geocachers:
Join us and enjoy the adventure of Geocaching. Please don't move or vandalize the container; simply replace the geocache where and how you found it. Before you leave, make sure the geocache is completely out of sight. The real treasure is discovering the location, signing the log book, trading even or up with personal SWAG and sharing your experience with everyone online in your "found it" log. You might even find a trackable item!
Note For Geocachers:
In your log, please indicate the condition of the container without giving any clues to its hiding spot (post no spoilers!). This will assist us with maintenance and provide a pleasant experience for others. Please replace the container in the same hiding spot as you found it. If the container is not found, please log your DNF and do not replace the geocache with a "throwdown".