Buckingham Mystery: Coles Gate
Gilliamsville (2011), Photo by Joanne Yeck
One Buckingham family tradition holds that there once was a haunting near Gilliamsville at a place called Coles Gate. Gilliamsville, now a ghost town itself, was situated near the Buckingham-Cumberland County line on the road to Cartersville. Coles Creek runs through this area.
As the story goes, a man started to build a house on this land. He had completed the foundation when he was told the area was haunted. He left the house unfinished and the foundation was called “Haunt’s Hotel.”
Has anyone heard of Coles Gate or “Haunt’s Hotel?”
Also, if you have any stories or information about Gilliamsville, please let me know.
slate river ramblings . . . . 
I am descended from a Gilliam and have never heard of Gilliamsville. Does anyone know which Gilliams lived there or founded it? Marion
Marion, thanks for your comment. I’m hoping to learn more too! Joanne
ooohh – that place looks ‘occupied’ if you know what I mean. I love it! XOXO – Bacon
Bacon ~ Thanks for your thoughts! The darkening sky supports the feeling of a ghost town. Doesn’t it? Joanne
Yes it does. Believe it or not – I would love to ramble around there and see what the feelings are. You know? I know mom would love it. XOXO – Bacon