According to legend, the grounds are haunted by the ghost of a Confederate soldier. The Italianate mansion was built for James Turner Kendall but decades later, the home was used as an inn. One-by-one, the boys killed anyone involved in the deaths of their family. Press alt + / to open this menu alt + / to open this menu The hangings were carried out inside the jail, and the spirits of those men reportedly never left. Legend says the area is haunted by spirits of residents in the form of strange lights that float among surviving buildings. It was a stormy night and her carriage flipped, killing Burns. Updated at 1 p.m. after the owner of the home previously mentioned said the details were incorrect and there are no legends surrounding his home. Some report that is you park on the bridge, your car will begin to rock. Legend says Evelyn Carter, the sister of a housekeeper, died on the grounds of Gaineswood Plantation in the late 1800s. The town voted to incorporate in 2006. There were 63.6% of families and 62.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 66.7% of under eighteens and 71.4% of those over 64. The family reportedly had the image sandblasted from the stone but it soon returned. It hasn’t been used since 2000. 68, you might stumble across a sign that points the way to "Ghost Town." Words are hard to come by when you’re standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world — but you might be even more in awe of the unbelievable mile-wide Meteor Crater. Driving down St. Rt. Following the deaths of John Drish and his wife Sarah, the home was used as a school from 1906 to 1925 and was used as an auto parts warehouse for several years. It is now an event venue. She is buried in Birmingham’s Elmwood Cemetery. In 1909, Kirksey’s wheelchair-bound daughter Margaretta Eliza, who was 29 years old, fell from the second-floor balcony. When Huntingdon was a Methodist female college, a young woman allegedly committed suicide in the dorm and continues to haunt it. Please follow the law and be safe. It was also once the site of Castle Morgan, used to house prisoners of war during the Civil War. The furnace was destroyed by the Union army during the Civil War but was rebuilt around 1879. The ruins of Fort Morgan, built in 1819, are spooky on their own. Natural Bridge is a town at the southwest edge of Winston County, Alabama, United States, located near the intersection of U.S. Route 278, Alabama Highway 13, and Alabama State Route 5. Dear Twitpic Community - thank you for all the wonderful photos you have taken over the years. The town is notable for the nearby rock arch, also named Natural Bridge, the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies, spanning over 127 ft (40 m). Some people claim Sydney’s ghost followed the drama students to the Telfair Peet Theater when it was constructed in the 1970s. The spirit of a murdered woman is said to haunt a dirt road behind a Texaco station in this small community. The newly renovated inn is now called Hotel Finial. According to Judson.edu, the Anne Kirtley dorm is haunted by its namesake. Athens State was founded in 1822 as the Athens Female Academy, making it the oldest higher learning institute in the state. Sketoe's Hole is the site where Methodist minister William "Bill" Sketoe Sr. (1818- 1864) was hanged during the Civil War. Mining continued in Arbacoochee until the 1930s, but the town never recovered and became a ghost town by 1990. 1910, was slated for demolition, but a citizens group hopes to save it. People claim to hear knocking on the floors and walls. A marker was erected nearby detailing the legend. Jesse James is rumored to have holed up in the canyon. In life, she reportedly lived in a shack in the woods. 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The book, "Haunted Places: The National Directory" by Dennis William Hauck claims that this section of highway is haunted by the spirits of displaced Creek Indians and has resulted in an "accident rate that is well above average." Late at night, people have reported hearing eerie footsteps echoing on the decks of the War World II-era battleship USS Alabama. This abandoned town is reportedly haunted by spirits if former residents. (Source: Edward Bennett/Gaines Ridge Dinner Club Facebook page). It is said to be haunted by former patients. Now her ghost is often seen along the road. During the Civil War, Nancy lived with her husband and son on a small farm but her son was killed in the war and his body was never recovered. The site has two city cemeteries as well as a slave cemetery. Because of the legends, the site was often vandalized. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. There is a place in the Talladega National Forest, shown above, were a road was laid over some graves, according to legend. [6], Natural Bridge is located at 34°5′30″N 87°36′16″W / 34.09167°N 87.60444°W / 34.09167; -87.60444 (34.091713, -87.604523).[7]. (Megan Willis via Forgotten Alabama Facebook page). Legend claims a phantom woman would appear to children, but only at night. It was reportedly closed in 1924 and was later opened as a medical hospital. Nancy’s spirit is distraught over not being able to bury her son. Jack Cole Road is a dirt road in a densely wooded area off Highway 7. Site of Consolation Church and Cemetery, Greenville. Others have reported seeing large, panther-like cats cross the highway in this area.". Condie allegedly ran, screaming, with flames streaming from her. Children have reported seeing a face peering down from a second-floor window when the courthouse is closed. The story was told by author Kathryn Tucker Windham in “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey.”. The Gaines Ridge Dinner Club is a restaurant inside a ca. The courthouse burned in 1866 and was rebuilt. The site is beneath the Alabama Highway 134 bridge over the Choctawhatchee River. He was buried in Bladon Springs Cemetery alongside the graves of his three children who died before the age of six, including Bertha Jaquetta, Mabel Clare, and James Alfred. A stretch of Highway 5 between Natural Bridge and Jasper is reportedly haunted by the ghost of a teenage girl who was killed while returning from prom. 1888 as a private residence. All the weird attractions, hidden sights, and unusual places in Alabama.Visitor Tips, news, stories, field reports. 1820 plantation house. Before that period, the canyon was used as a “holding pen” for Indians who were removed from their land. An old bridge off Mothershed Road is known as Mary Daniel Bridge. Some say they’ve heard voices and felt cold spots inside the jail. The Marengo House was originally built in 1847 in Autauga County before being disassembled in 1854 and moved to its current location. Most cemeteries are closed at night. Huggin’ Molly’s restaurant in downtown Abbeville is named for the legend. The cemetery remains. The historic Josephine Hotel, built in 1880 in downtown Union Springs, now houses a cafe, art studio and gift shop. The per capita income for the town was $4,619. Sheldon Adelson, the casino oligarch who has financed far right causes as well as the political careers of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahoo, has died.In 2013 Adelson had called for nuking Tehran (vid).. Good Riddance. We have now placed Twitpic in an archived state. Legend says if someone says, “We have your baby,” she will attack. The rare folk-art stones, declared historic sites by the National Park Service, have unfortunately been all but destroyed by vandals. Months after Pegues was killed in battle in 1862, strolling lovers claimed to see an orb in the garden behind the home. Remember Me The Natural Bridge State Resort Park is a geologically rich and ecologically fascinating place. This isolated, one-lane bridge in rural Chilton County is said the be haunted by a malevolent spirit that chases people who cross it. Visitors to the inn and restaurant have reported hearing disembodied footsteps and eerie noises throughout the home. The activity is reportedly caused by the spirit of a woman who died on the top floor in the 1950s. The image turned out to be a silhouette etched into the stone. Belle Mont, built between 1828 and 1832, was a plantation that used slave labor. Library Card Number or EZ Username PIN or EZ Password. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/21). Within 15 years, the town had 5,000 residents. After a mummified woman was discovered in her home, people claimed she was a witch. According to legend, she was driving her baby in a horse-drawn carriage one night. This abandoned home on Watts Mill Road was built in 1905 by Charles and William Hudson for their brother, John. Murder Creek Bridge is located on this stretch. This cemetery, established in 1834, is said the be haunted by the spirits of Confederate and Union soldiers. The site is reportedly haunted by numerous spirits with the most famous known as Pegues’ Ghost. Legends claim the captain’s spirit roams the cemetery, keeping watch over his children. [3] It initially incorporated on September 3, 1914. Flatwoods was a settlement of freed slaves during Reconstruction but it was later burned. He playfully flushed toilets and used ice machines. According to the Dothan Eagle, employees noticed strange sights in Bella's and Colby's restaurants on the lower floors, including lights turning off and on by themselves and dishes crashing to the floor. At least, nothing human. Alabama Attractions and Oddities. For the next 100 years, the mansion was owned by members of the Winston family. It has several ghost legends but the tale of Abigail Burns is the most popular. Built in 1842, the old Coosa County Jail, known as the Old Rock Jail, is the oldest surviving stone jail in Alabama. Some also like to repeat the myth that children were buried in the playground following a series of abductions in the 1960s. The home was reportedly built atop old slave quarters and a cemetery. Guests of the inn reported seeing apparitions on the porch and downstairs of a woman in Victorian dress and a little girl. Another story says when people feel a sudden sense of dread, they will soon see the apparition of a soldier. The tale was repeated in Kathryn Tucker Windham's "13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey." Some say they can hear the call of a bird that soon morphs into a young girl’s screams. The three-story tower was added to the home after the Civil War. (Source: Don and Susie via FindaGrave.com). Legends of hauntings in the home include one about a screaming woman dressed in Victorian clothing. At one point, a caretaker claimed to have seen a coffin in one of the rooms set up as if for a wake. It says, "Anne E. Kirtley gave many years of her life as a beloved professor at Judson. When he was hanged, his executioners dug a hole beneath his dangling feet to accommodate his height. According to legend, people have heard the sounds of muffled explosions, screams and voices. Construction on Kendall Manor began before the Civil War but it could not be completed until 1867. A massive oak at the junction of the Pea and Choctahatchee rivers is known as the Constitution Oak and is one of the largest in the state. The image of a Confederate soldier appeared inside, which meant it may have been the ghost of one of Patton's sons. Sections of this page. We went online to see which stories were most repeated in each of Alabama's counties to make the following list. Although the mist is not thought to be connected to the statue, it does form the shape of a figure as it rises, before disappearing. White orbs also appear in the children’s room. Reportedly, visitors to the home can still hear the sounds of the piano Some have reported seeing the apparition of a woman walking around the home. Isaac Nettles Sr., a black inventor born in the 1880s, created cement masks of people in life and later used them to adorn headstones in the cemetery adjoining Mt. Another popular tale is the appearance of the apparition of the ghost ship of the Eliza Battle, which burned on the Tombigbee River in 1858 killing more than 30 people. Hayden Pursley spent three years restoring the historic hotel and had several stories he often told – to include seeing a girl around the age of 12 running down the halls.” He also experienced a ghost, thought to Capt. Accessibility Help. The church is now a ruin but the adjoining cemetery remains. According to the Chamber of Commerce website, "Haunted Places: The National Directory. The area is said to be haunted by the spirits of those who died in the mines. Apparitions seen floating through the hotel are thought to be those of people who checked in but never checked out. This gorgeous natural site is said to be haunted by the spirits of outlaws who once hid there. According to GhostsofAmerica.com: "We heard a sound like chains clinking together right behind us and beside us. The old Bibb County Jail, built ca. (Source: Historic Drish House Facebook page), This home was built by Dr. John R. Drish in 1837. She was struck by a truck and her body was later found beside the highway. You can also explore aspen forests in the San Francisco Peaks or the famous ghost town of Jerome. Because the ground was frozen at the time, she was placed in a coffin in the cellar. This airfield built in 1941, shown above in aerial view, was used to train the famous Tuskegee Airmen. It is now home to the Lowndesboro Town Hall. In the 1930s, due to a dwindling population, its charter became dormant. The canyon's proximity to the Natchez Trace, which was known as the Devil's Backbone, made it a choice hideout for many outlaws who robbed and murdered travelers along the Trace. That makes sense, because the fort was in use during the Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I and World War II. Legend says the face of a woman appears on a tombstone in Sandlin Cemetery. She reportedly haunts her old room on the third floor. The home was featured in the late Katherine Tucker Windham's book “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey.”, The skeletal facade of an abandoned jail lurks in the woods in the community of Townley in Walker County, near Carbon Hill. (Source: Judyanne Waters via FindaGrave.com), Grave of Norman Staples and Ghost Ship, Bladon Springs. Employees claim they've heard disembodied footsteps and voices. According to legend, many apparitions haunt the house. 1890s commissary that served the mining families still stands but the vine-covered building is said the be the site of miners killed at the site. It is privately owned and closed to the public. (Source: Library of Congress/Historic American Buildings Survey). He was arrested January 1878, and confined to the garret of the present building. This cemetery is reportedly haunted by the sweetheart of a real man named Robert Musgrove, who was killed in a train wreck in 1904. Japeth Rawls. Log in with either your Library Card Number or EZ Login. The two-story structure made of brick is said to be haunted by the souls of those who were incarcerated there. The only trace that remains is the nearby cemetery, which some believe was initially established as the post’s burial ground. After its reincorporation, in 2000 it was the least populated town in Alabama that was incorporated, although Gantts Quarry had a population of zero but was still legally incorporated. Location of Natural Bridge in Winston County, Alabama. She never harmed them, other than perhaps causing some ringing in their ears. (Source: ecjmartin1 via Wikimedia Commons). When his spirit would pass people in the halls, they would feel cold. Reportedly, an unusually high number people who lived along the road have died; some say 68 since 1890. (Illustration from historic photo/AL.com file). Children’s laughter has been heard by those working on the third floor, and even outside the bathroom down in the restaurant – when there have been no children around. It is said to be haunted by slaves who died on the grounds and also by former owners. Following her death in 1962, people claimed to see a kneeling figure at the grave, according to "Haunted Places: The National Directory." ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties, http://www.freestateofwinston.org/naturalbridgehistory.htm, "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natural_Bridge,_Alabama&oldid=972254324, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox settlement with possible area code list, Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 11 August 2020, at 02:50. On the third floor, people report doors opening and closing and furniture moving of its own accord. She would squeeze them tightly, then scream in their ears. Other entities haunt the main staircase and the basement. Cahawba, or Cahaba, was the state capital from 1820-1825 but was eventually abandoned because of flooding from the Alabama and Cahaba rivers. The bridge was built in 1861 as an access route for Confederate forces to Mississippi. It is reportedly haunted by men killed during training. For every 100 females, there were 75.0 males. The woods off Hinds Road are said the be haunted by a witch who sold her soul to the devil. Whatley home no longer stands, it is shown above in 1936, but legend says the site is still haunted. After a sensational trial in Huntsville in 1884, two years after Jesse had been shot to death, Frank was acquitted of that crime. The Rawls Hotel was built in 1903 by Capt. Many ghost hunters have visited the hotel. The Victoria Inn was built ca. Pikeville was Marion County’s first county seat, serving from 1820-1882. It was named for nearby Sweetwater Creek. The home was completed in 1835 by Robert Patton, Brahan's son-in-law and former Alabama governor. Many people claim they’ve seen a face behind the barred windows of the second floor but the building was empty. The legend was recorded by author Kathryn Tucker Windham in “”13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey.”. One version of the story claims Molly was the ghost of a woman who had lost an infant who dealt with the tragedy by hugging local children. Deaths include several from a cholera outbreak in 1900 and one from murder. The spirit of an inmate who committed suicide in the building is reported to walk its halls. She would die from her burns on Feb. 6 at the age of 17. We know not everyone will agree about the legend in his or her county. Although the haunting of Sloss Furnaces is oft repeated, legends surrounding Bass Cemetery in Irondale are definitely the spookiest. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $13,750 for females. For the next 125 years, people claimed the hole would always return no matter how many times it was filled. Adjoining Huntsville's historic Maple Hill Cemetery is a playground that looks much like any other, featuring a swing set and slide. The historic, two-story jail was built in ca. ", Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. City roadtrip recommendations: Birmingham | Huntsville | Mobile | Montgomery Also see: Gone But Not Forgotten - Closed classic attractions Alabama Page | Alabama … As of the 2010 census it had a population of 723. Those people still haunt the road. People have claimed to hear wails of banshees and see ghostly hell hounds and apparitions of Confederate soldiers. Visitors have claimed to have a feeling of being watched and cold chills even on the hottest days. Every community has a ghost tale that everyone has heard, often related to an old or abandoned house, a spooky cemetery or a dark and creepy road. People claim that her ghost still haunts her Bankhead Forest property, angry at anyone who trespasses. Jesse was thought to be in the area when his brother Frank were accused of robbery of a United States Army Corps of Engineers payroll in Muscle Shoals in 1881. Legend says those who face the front of the house will feel a tap on their shoulders and see a dark figure running across the roof. Others say they have experienced their cars rocking while on the bridge. After Old Main burned in 1887, the Chapel was used for classrooms until Samford Hall was built. Soon, the family heard the sounds of Evelyn playing the piano down there and decided to send her body to Virginia to be buried in her family’s cemetery. Gen. John Brahan, a veteran of the War of 1812, began construction on Sweetwater Plantation in the 1830s. Others have reported hearing disembodied screams and footsteps. This courthouse was built in 1868 when Seale was the county seat from 1866-1942. 1914. It is said to be haunted by the inmates executed there, with the last one in 1949. People report hearing maniacal screaming among other reported paranormal activity. Others have claimed to see odd sights while driving the road, from lights darting through the trees to ghostly figures. What is now a non-denominational chapel was built in 1850 as a Presbyterian church. secret traditions. Some have heard footsteps from the second floor and the sound of the piano playing when no one is there. Local writer and historian Lee Peacock said the 40-mile stretch of Interstate 65 between Evergreen and Greenville is known as "The Haunted Highway." The hospital closed for good in 1957 and the building was later used for a variety of purposes, including Dorsey Yarbrough's National School of Music. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land. People report hearing strange noises and seeing apparitions at the site. 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