Wright Square Savannah: The Hanging Square Curse & Tomochichi’s Restless Spirit

Step into one of Savannah’s oldest and most unsettling locations—Wright Square—a place where history, justice, and legend collide. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover the chilling past of what locals once called “Hanging Square,” a site used for public executions during the early colonial days of Georgia.
Founded in 1733 by James Oglethorpe, Savannah was designed with order and structure—but Wright Square quickly became a place where punishment was carried out in full view of the public. Executions here left a lasting imprint, creating a legacy of fear and fascination that still lingers today.
At the center of the square stands a monument to Tomochichi, a Native American leader who helped establish peace between settlers and indigenous people. Though honored in life, legend claims his burial site was later disturbed—sparking rumors of a curse that still haunts the square.
Visitors report eerie whispers, shadowy figures, sudden drops in temperature, and an overwhelming sense of being watched. Is Wright Square haunted by those who were executed there? Or is something deeper tied to the disturbed resting place of Tomochichi?
Blending real colonial history, documented events, and chilling firsthand accounts, this episode explores one of Savannah’s darkest and most mysterious locations. If you’re drawn to haunted history, Southern folklore, and true paranormal stories, Wright Square may be one place you’ll never see the same way again.
Because in Savannah… some ground never forgets.


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