Oliver Anderson House

Visited the Anderson home over the weekend for the 165th reenactment of the Battle of the Hemp Bales which took place in the front yard. I got to take part in the reenactment, and portray the fight in and around the home. We slept on the front portch Sat night. I kept hearing footsteps climb the interior staircase on and off all night, not too spooky but pretty cool! Saw a Erie light in one of windows briefly also. 10 out of 10 would recommend going! They also do Ghost tours. 3 confederate Soldiers were bayoneted to death in the parlor during the battle, home was a hospital during and after the battle.

September 2026

My Aunt took me to see the Anderson House when I was 11 years old. I remember being very interested during the tour and felt comfortable in the house. I didn't really want to leave I was that fascinated with everything about it. That night I remember waking up and feeling like someone was staring at me. I looked at the bedroom door and saw a man in a confederate uniform leaning on the door frame just looking at me. It scared me but at the same time it didn't feel threatening. My cousin called for my Aunt and before she got to the door he was gone. It could of been my imagination but it felt very real. I've always wanted to go back to see if I would experience anything else.

June 2023