TLDR
John and Margaret Sandford built this home at the start of the 19th century on what is now Fayetteville's historic Heritage Square. The Woman's Club of Fayetteville has owned the property for years.
The Full Story
The Lady in Black has been seen since 1900 - a shadowy specter on the main staircase, looking anxious, waiting for someone to return. One legend says she was a friend of the Sandford daughters who fell in love with a Confederate soldier killed protecting the Cape Fear River bridge. Another claims a couple fleeing the Union Army died when a tunnel beneath the house collapsed. New Woman's Club members consider it a rite of passage to be touched by the Lady in Black - she gently brushes their faces to get a better look at new guests.
Visiting
Sandford House is located at 225 Dick Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
