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0Bill Sketoe's Hole - Choctawhatchee Bridge
Newton, Alabama
10 miles from Grimes, AL
There are a couple of different accounts as to why Bill Sketoe was hanged. Some claim that he deserted his post to care for a sick wife, other's that he was assisting in local guerilla operations against the army, in any event, he ran afoul of the local confederate ...
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0J. D. Holman House
Ozark, Alabama
15.5 miles from Grimes, AL
I haven't had the opportunity to investigate all the stories on this old mansion, recently bought by the City of Ozark. It was built in 1912 by the Holman Family and is probably 8,000 square feet two-story structure with full basement, located on Broad Street in Ozark. We ...
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IICR Inc.
Ozark, Alabama
15.9 miles from Grimes, AL
Our office building is directly in front of the Claybank Church & Cemetery in Ozark, AL. Unusual and unexplained things occur frequently in our building. This has been going on for several years. A large lab book flies off shelf, splatters in floor, breaking the spine of ...
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Lake Tholocco
Ozark, Alabama
17.2 miles from Grimes, AL
On the darkest nights, figures and sounds can be seen and heard in the woods. This is a spot where Confederate armies used to camp during the Civil War.
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Pondtown Road
Hartford, Alabama
22.7 miles from Grimes, AL
Pondtown Road and Justice Mills Creek are haunted by the apparition of a German Shepard, which was run over by a car. People have claimed to seen and to have heard the frightening apparition. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Rawls Hotel
Enterprise, Alabama
24 miles from Grimes, AL
The original owner, Mr. Rawls, as well as a gaggle of ghostly children are said to haunt this quaint hotel in Enterprise, AL. Numerous reports of hearing ghostly children as well as unexplained events have been reported at this hotel which dates back to 1903.
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Graceville Bridge
Graceville, Florida
24 miles from Grimes, AL
In this version of the bridge ghost, participants put their cars in park on the old bridge. It is said that the ghost of a girl who died nearby will push the car to safety across the bridge.
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Graceville Spook Lights
Graceville, Florida
24.1 miles from Grimes, AL
A series of ghostly lights have continually been spotted near the intersection of Jones Road and SR 2 at this spot near Gracefille, Florida. Dale Cox in his book "Ghosts of Bellamy Bridge" speculates that this might be related to the lynching of Edward Christian and Hattie Browman which ...
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Graceville Spook Lights
Graceville, Florida
24.1 miles from Grimes, AL
A series of ghostly lights have continually been spotted near the intersection of Jones Road and SR 2 at this spot near Gracefille, Florida. Dale Cox in his book "Ghosts of Bellamy Bridge" speculates that this might be related to the lynching of Edward Christian and Hattie Browman which ...
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0Bellamy Bridge
Marianna, Florida
32.5 miles from Grimes, AL
This is perhaps one of the best-known "haunted" places in Florida. Bellamy Bridge is an old metal bridge dating from 1914, but it is supposedly haunted by Elizabeth Bellamy, who is said to have died nearby nearly 80 years before that. The legend says it was her wedding ...
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Aunt B's - Southern Hospitality
Elba, Alabama
37.4 miles from Grimes, AL
Originally built in 1910 for the family of a doctor, Aunt B's was an inn that was rumored to be haunted. Reports say it is no longer in operation and is for sale. Witnesses say the hauntings here consist of men who try to break into the window or peer ...
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Wait's Mansion Bed and Breakfast
Bonifay, Florida
37.7 miles from Grimes, AL
Although this bed and breakfast inn is currently up for sale, the 1920's mansion it is housed in is rumoured to be haunted. Visitors have reported cold spots and strange noises, while others claim to have seen strange lights in the house. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Russ House
Marianna, Florida
38.5 miles from Grimes, AL
The historic Russ House, built in 1895, is said to be haunted by several ghosts. The house serves as the home of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and the county's visitor center. The grounds were the site of the 1864 Battle of Marianna, where several soldiers were killed. Another ...
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Ely-Criglar House
Marianna, Florida
38.6 miles from Grimes, AL
Originally the manor house for Francis R. Ely's cotton plantation, this building is often known as "Ely Corner" in relation to the Civil War Battle of Marianna. It is believed that restless spirits from the battle still reside here.
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St Luke's Episcopal Church
Marianna, Florida
38.7 miles from Grimes, AL
The Civil War "Battle of Marianna" took place in and around the grounds of St Luke's Episcopal Church, and it is believed that one of the Confederate soldiers killed there still haunts the basement. Witnesses describe seeing the apparition of an elderly, bearded man, dressed in period clothing.
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Two Egg Stump Jumper
Sneads, Florida
39.7 miles from Grimes, AL
A small bigfoot-type creature, perhaps the fabled "skunk ape," is reportedly roaming the area between downtown Two Egg and the Chattahoochee River. Footprints, and even the creature itself, have been spotted by the locals.
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0The Dancing Ghost of Grancer Harrison
Kinston, Alabama
41.7 miles from Grimes, AL
William "Grancer" Harrison loved dancing and parties so much, that he built a dance hall on his property to hold weekly festivities. As he aged he realized he would not live forever and so had a grave site with an above ground tomb constructed near the dance hall so ...
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Kendall Manor Inn
Eufaula, Alabama
44.3 miles from Grimes, AL
This 1872 inn was said to be haunted by Annie, a dedicated nursemaid who took care of a former owner's children, and stayed on even after her death. Also believed to reside here are the ghosts of a Victorian lady and little girl who hang out in the downstairs area ...
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0Troy State University
Troy, Alabama
45.3 miles from Grimes, AL
Students pass along the tale of the ghost at Pace Hall, a female apparition, and of strange noises and objects that move and shake by themselves. At Shackelford Hall, now reported to be condemned, a ghost named Sally is said to haunt the third floor. She is said to have ...
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0Corinth Church
Westville, Florida
45.6 miles from Grimes, AL
This church was supposedly the site of a boy's grisly death in the 1960s. His bloody handprints are said to still be visible on the walls inside, particularly just to the left of the entrance. Some have even seen the young boy and his murderer walking around the ...
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Headless Indian Chiefs - Walker's Town
Sneads, Florida
55 miles from Grimes, AL
During the 1830s in the Indian village called Walker's Town, incidents led to the death of two Native American chiefs. The deceased chiefs' heads mysteriously came into the possession of a Dr. Joseph R. Buchanan of Cincinnati, Ohio, who thought he could learn from the dead by studying their skulls. ...
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Walton County Emergency Operations Center
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
55.4 miles from Grimes, AL
A little girl named Sally May allegedly died on this spot in the 1920s, and she continues to haunt the area (now an Emergency Operations Center) by keeping the local 911 midnight-shift on their toes.
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0Euchee Valley Presbyterian Cemetery
Ponce de Leon, Florida
55.7 miles from Grimes, AL
A malevolent spirit of a man supposedly appears at night and chases after anyone foolish enough to visit after sundown.
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Hotel DeFuniak
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
56.4 miles from Grimes, AL
This hauntings at this 1920's era bed and breakfast hotel are mainly confined to an upstairs suite, so if you're looking for a paranormal experience in this old building, look no further than Room #008. Known as the 'Aviary Room', housekeeping staff and guests have reported a ghostly pair ...
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The Little Big Store
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
56.4 miles from Grimes, AL
This old-fashioned general store is rumoured to be haunted by a ghost from the past, perhaps a former owner. Phenomena reported here includes disembodied footsteps in the aisles and items being knocked from shelves by unseen hands. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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H and M Hot Dog Shop
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
56.5 miles from Grimes, AL
Widely proclaimed as serving the best hot dogs in the world, this tiny establishment has been a staple part of the community for over half a century. The shop is also the second oldest hot dog stand in the country, and although soda is served instead of alcohol, it ...
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0Sun Bright Manor
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
56.8 miles from Grimes, AL
A beautiful Victorian-era boarding house with a checkered past. Visitors report doors opening and closing on their own, and numerous other odd little occurrences. Also known as the Sidney Johnston Catts House (Florida's 22nd governor, who lived there at one time), this home has been on the U.S. National Register ...
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1880's Josephine Hotel
Union Springs, Alabama
60.1 miles from Grimes, AL
Although the historic hotel is no longer in service, it now is an art museum and a café. Ghostly voices and strange lights have been seen in the building after it has closed down for the night. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Old Covington County Jail
Andalusia, Alabama
61.1 miles from Grimes, AL
This historic jail is no longer in operation, but is rumoured to be haunted. Visitors to the jail claim to have heard voices, felt cold spots and smelt new paint, despite the fact that the building was never renovated. Others claim to have seen a figure peering out of the ...
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Old Calhoun County Courthouse
Blountstown, Florida
64.2 miles from Grimes, AL
This 1904 Romanesque courthouse building formerly served as the county jail, but is now mainly used as a haunted house attraction by the local police department. A former sheriff reported that staff would continuously here moans and screams emanating from a series of cells during the night shift, but ...
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Baker County Courthouse
Newton, Georgia
65.7 miles from Grimes, AL
Dating back to 1906, the historic courthouse no longer serves as a jail due to flooding from the nearby Flint River on several occasions. Disembodied footsteps and ghostly voices are often heard when there is no one around. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Consolation Church
Greenville, Alabama
67.4 miles from Grimes, AL
If every ghost story about this little church is true, then this place would take the #1 prize as most haunted place on earth. Stories abound from ghostly hell hounds, wailing banshees, confederate army soldiers and so many other reports of haunted happenings that they cannot all be listed ...
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0Black Creek Cemetery
Freeport, Florida
69.5 miles from Grimes, AL
Had an old church next to the cemetery that was built in the 1800's. It is said that a young girl and her little brother were walking home one night in the early 1900's. They decided to cut across the cemetery. A bear chased them into the churches' bell tower ...
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Allison House Inn
Quincy, Florida
71.5 miles from Grimes, AL
Orbs have shown up in photographs here; reports say that children are especially likely to pick up on the spirits who reside in this inn.
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0Quincy Leaf Theatre
Quincy, Florida
71.5 miles from Grimes, AL
Now home to the Quincy Music Theatre, "The Leaf" is said to be the home to many different ghosts, all of whom seem friendly and don't cause much in the way of trouble.
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McLauchlin House
Havana, Florida
77.1 miles from Grimes, AL
The 1860's house is now used for wedding receptions, but the owner says its not certain that a few unexpected guests may make an appearance. Visitors have reported several mischievous entities, and an eerie presence has been felt on the front porch. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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0Cobb Cemetery
Grimes, Florida
77.6 miles from Grimes, AL
Here's a ghost will really specific needs... supposedly, mostly in February, and mostly around 1:24 AM, the ghost of a retired officer haunts the cemetery, looking for his wife.
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0Jameson Inn / Quality Inn
Crestview, Florida
77.7 miles from Grimes, AL
Built in 2000, the Jameson Inn started off with a bang - almost immediately the ghost of a man was seen repeatedly walking the second floor hallways, hanging about near the elevators. Some employees claim room 208 is particularly active. Other stories are a bit more gruesome: On one ...
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0Confetti's Nightclub / El Potosino
Panama City, Florida
79.3 miles from Grimes, AL
This location has changed hands A LOT in the past few years. It was Confetti's Nightclub for a while, and patrons would complain about objects being thrown at them, toilets flushing on their own, and generally "violent" sounds emanating from the bathrooms. A few claimed to have seen ...
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Plains Historic Inn and Antique Mall
Plains, Georgia
79.9 miles from Grimes, AL
This quiet southern town was the birthplace of Jimmy Carter, and also boasts a supposedly haunted inn. The historic hotel formerly featured a funeral parlour on premises, but now houses delightful guest accommodation and a quaint antiques store with a variety of interesting displays, including local memorabilia. Apparently a ...
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Holt Cemetery
Auburn, Alabama
80.1 miles from Grimes, AL
It is said that photos taken here have turned up strange things after being developed, and those who leave tape recorders here will pick up the sound of someone singing.
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0Holiday Inn
Panama City Beach, Florida
80.5 miles from Grimes, AL
Apparently one tourist checked in here and never checked out! Guests near the top floors of the building have reported strange things, like alarms, televisions and lights turning on and off... always it seems around 4AM. Some have claimed to have seen a man in shorts and t-shirt, ...
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Martin House
Panama City, Florida
81.2 miles from Grimes, AL
This home is infamous among locals of Panama City, Florida. An entire family was allegedly murdered there years ago, and it is now supposed to be haunted by their anguished spirits. The house is owned by the Smurfit Stone Papermill across the street, and is still used by ...
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Fort Braden Community Center
Tallahassee, Florida
81.4 miles from Grimes, AL
Built in 1926, the Old Fort Braden School is now the Fort Braden Community Center. People claim strange activities going on there. Doors opening, lights turning off or on by themselves, etc.
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0Tuskegee National Forest
Notasulga, Alabama
82.8 miles from Grimes, AL
The area is said to be haunted and cursed by devil worshippers who first used the area in the 1990s.
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Gulf County Courthouse
Wewahitchka, Florida
83.5 miles from Grimes, AL
A 1987 shootout is said to have spawned the haunting of this courthouse. The elevator works erratically, disembodied footsteps can be heard running on the catwalk that connects the courtroom to the jail, and lights are said to flash in the judge's chambers, where the shooting started. Three people were ...
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Tuskegee Army Airfield - Sharpe Airfield
Tuskegee, Alabama
84.2 miles from Grimes, AL
There is no trespassing allowed on this site, as it is owned by a hunting club. Signs posted here reportedly say "Anyone found here at night will be found here in the morning." It is said that the sound of a phantom explosion can be heard as well as the ...
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Springer Opera House
Columbus, Georgia
84.6 miles from Grimes, AL
Springer Opera House's stage has seen the likes of Oscar Wilde, Lillie Langtrey, John Philip Sousa, Ethel Barrymore, Will Rogers, William Jennings Bryan and Franklin D. Roosevelt. But that's not all. Edwin Booth, brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth, is rumored to haunt the place. Other ghosts are thought ...
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Camp Watts - Confederate Graveyard
Notasulga, Alabama
85.8 miles from Grimes, AL
You may see the ghostly apparitions of soldiers here or in the surrounding woods. Their voices and sounds also have been heard.
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0Tallapoosa Entertainment Center
Montgomery, Alabama
87.4 miles from Grimes, AL
This casino is said to be haunted. There are reports of machines playing by themselves (what happens if a ghost hits the jackpot we wonder?), whispering voices and some objects appear to move independently of human interaction.
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