Exchange Hotel Civil War Museum

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Gordonsville · Virginia · Museums & oddities

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A former railroad hotel and wartime hospital with enduring spirit stories.

Historical background

The Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville, Virginia, was built in 1860 for Richard F. Omohundro next to an important railroad junction, when the Exchange Hotel offered a welcome stopping place for weary passengers on the Virginia Central Railroad.

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The story behind the stop

The accounts associated with this location are reports and folklore, not proof of paranormal activity. Read the source account ↗

Plan your visit

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