Haunted Places in Lauderdale County, Alabama

Ghost Bridge

Florence, Alabama

Properly called Jackson Ford Bridge, there are currently plans to demolish the bridge due to vandalism and decay making for a safety hazard. Of course if people start dying, that will just add to its reputation as a haunted spot, so possibly Darwinism should be allowed to take place ...

Robert M. Guillot University Center

Florence, Alabama

Reportedly haunted by the ghost of a woman who hanged herself back in the day when the Center was a teaching college. Supposedly you can still hear what sounds like the body swaying on the second floor.

Forks of Cypress

Florence, Alabama

This private property houses the infamous ghost bridge that has numerous claims of haunting. People claim to hear singing and voices in the area surrounding the property and some claim they have seen the apparition of a woman walking the grounds.

Sweetwater Plantation

Florence, Alabama

The home of a former Alabama governor, it is reportedly haunted. Many people believe the ghost is that of the Governor's son who died in the Civil War.

Wesleyan Hall - University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama

This building, constructed in 1856, has a rich and interesting history. During the Civil War it was occupied by both Confederate and Union troops at different times. During the Confederate occupation General John Bell resided there and during the Union occupation, General Sherman himself stayed at Wesleyan. The ...

Jazz Man - Second Creek Bridge

Rogersville, Alabama

Urban legend tells of a man who was hit by a car and killed while walking across this bridge. His spirit has been seen wearing a white zoot suit, and he may try to catch a ride with you to Florence. If you agree to give him a ride, witnesses ...

Norton Auditorium - University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama

A ghost named George is said to live here, a former construction worker who fell from a scaffold as the place was being built.

Off Campus Book Store - University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama

Locals tell a story that this building once was occupied by a young girl, Molly, who died in the 1930s or 1940s. Molly was bittem by her puppy, which had contracted rabies. Her ghost is said to look down from the upstairs window.

Pope’s Tavern

Florence, Alabama

This historic museum operated as a hospital during the civil war, so the rumours of haunting's appear to have a leg to stand on; which can't be said for some of the apparitions supposedly reported. Staff and visitors have reported the apparitions of various amputees in the main bedroom ...

Pope's Tavern Museum

Florence, Alabama

University of North Alabama - Romeo and Juliet statues

Florence, Alabama

Several witnesses have reported seeing the statues of Romeo and Juliet floating around The University of North Alabama's campus during a full moon. Every year during Halloween a pumpkin mysteriously makes its way into Romeo's hands. Some faculty at UNA believe that Romeo goes in search of pumpkins for his ...