Local lore states that during the building’s time as the Athens Female Academy, a young student sneaked out at night to meet a suitor. While descending the main interior staircase with a lantern (or candle) in hand, a draft blew sparks onto her clothing, catching her on fire. In her panic, she tumbled down the stairs and died from her injuries. On dark nights, witnesses claim to see the bobbing light of her lantern lingering on the second-floor landing.
The crossroads where the paranormal and history meet.