Haunted Places in Bibb County, Alabama

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, Alabama

Reports tell of a spooky tunnel that runs under this entire campus once used during the Civil War, now used as a steam chassis. The Reynolds theater department was said to be used as a Civil War hospital, and rumor has it that one of the rooms was stacked with ...

Judson College

Marion, Alabama

Judson College is a happening haunted hotspot. Several different ghosts, or one very mobile one appears to be haunting Judson. Some claim a specific room is haunted, some claim there are shadows and cold spots and that the ghost will touch or "mark" people in some ways. ...

Marion Military Institute

Marion, Alabama

Claims of strange noises and objects being moved cause some people to say that the MMI is haunted.

Gamma Phi Beta House - University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Although this haunted spot can be found on most ghost websites, there are very few accounts to be found. Reportedly the bathroom taps turn on by themselves and doors slamming. I'd mark this one as dubious.

Drish House

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

People claim to see lights in the mansion when no one is there and there are also reports of the tower being engulfed in ghostly flames.

Old Public Library - Jemison Mansion

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

This mansion turned library turned tourist attraction/wedding venue is said to be haunted. Visitors report cold spots, strange feelings and an eerie "presence".

Moundville Archaeological Park

Moundville, Alabama

At these historic Native American mounds, reports say, ghostly drums may be heard at night and lights may be seen coming from one of the larger mounds that looks like a pyramid.

Hay Hall

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Yet another one of those vague claims without any substantiation the "haunting of Hay Hall" usually goes something like this: One of the rooms is supposedly haunted by a girl who used to live there.... Really? Did she die there? Why's she there? Did she just love college ...

Whatley House

Moundville, Alabama

Although the house no longer exists, the ground it stands on still does and the ground itself is the source of the haunting claims. Supposedly this house was built on old slave quarters and a cemetery (very busy stretch of land) and this made for some uneasy living.

Old Courthouse

Columbiana, Alabama

The ghost that occupies the upper floor of the apparently likes sunlight as it has a tendency to open closed blinds. People claim to hear knocking and other unexplainable noises and one person claims the ghost operated a typewriter and corrected a typing error she had made(??).

Lilly Lane

Hueytown, Alabama

The ghost of an old man apparently wanders the streets at night. Reported by numerous residents who claim to have seen him.

Old Bryce Hospital

Northport, Alabama

A former insane asylum with a reputation for treating its patients cruelly (especially black patients of which there were a disproportionate amount), this place is an obvious choice for claims of haunting. People claim to feel hot and cold spots, see items moving and hear ghostly sounds and footsteps. ...

Jemison Center - Old Bryce Mental Hospital

Northport, Alabama

Although most ghost websites will refer to this place as Old Bryce Mental Hospital, this is not an accurate designation. There is a Bryce Mental Hospital in Alabama, but it has been located in Tuscaloosa since its inception in 1861 and the Jemison Center, as this place is accurately called, ...

Refuge Bridge

Clanton, Alabama

Every bridge in Alabama is haunted. Every. Single. Bridge. This one however you'd best be careful on, because it's not your standard "scorned woman walks the bridge" story. This one contains a malevolent and evil presence prone to chasing people and vehicular violence.

Tally-Ho Restaurant

Selma, Alabama

The ghost of a young woman who was murdered in the restaurant many years ago still haunts it. She makes herself known by throwing objects around and moving light fittings around. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Bayview Bridge

Mulga, Alabama

There are many different versions of the haunting of this bridge, from a woman alone, to a woman and a baby to a car crash...etc. Guess you will just have to visit and see for yourself.

Village Falls Cemetery

Mulga, Alabama

Ghostly figures, spooky feelings. The usual haunted cemetery fare can be found here.

Hotel Highland - Pickwick Hotel

Birmingham, Alabama

Formerly the Pickwick Hotel, a 1950s creation named after an even older historic spot, the Pickwick Club, the Hotel Highland may have a ghost that comes from its historic past when it was a medical building. Witnesses say a ghostly nurse haunts the hotel.

Redmont Hotel

Birmingham, Alabama

The ghost of a woman in white who passed away in the hotel has been seen on the ninth floor of the hotel. The ghost of a small dog is seen in the hallways of the hotel, as well as the ghost of former owner Clifford Stiles. The most famous ...

The Tutwiler Hotel

Birmingham, Alabama

A mischievous ghost is said to turn on the lights and appliances. Although legend attributes the haunting to Colonel Tutwiler, it is highly unlikely, since the current location of the Tutwiler hotel is not the same as the one that originally bore his name and therefore, it is unlikely ...

Linn-Henley Research Library

Birmingham, Alabama

A ghostly man has been sighted as well as objects moving by themselves and reports of cold spots and eerie feelings have been reported.

The Castle - Weaver House

Selma, Alabama

This 1865 house is rumored to have been copied from a castle on the Rhine and was once owned by one of Selma's founding families. Strange things happen here, such as the faint sound of music playing at night and a light that a witness outside saw shining in the ...

Sturdivant Museum

Selma, Alabama

Those who work there claim there are many ghostly occurrences within its walls. Rocking chairs that rock on their own, doors that are opened by an unseen hand and other unexplained phenomena have lead some to conclude that Sturdivant is haunted by its former master John Parkman.

Sloss Furnaces

Birmingham, Alabama

A National Historic Landmark, Sloss furnaces is not only a testament to a burgeoning industrial age, but a ghostly witness to the untold suffering of its workers. More than 60 people died, often gruesomely, at Sloss Furnaces and legend has it that some of those workers till remain, chained forever ...

Grace Hall

Selma, Alabama

Grace Hall is an 1859 private home and the residence of at least five ghosts. One, the ghost of "Miz Eliza," is a 19th-century lady of the house who in life had four daughters. She is most often seen by children and younger women. She wears a white gown and ...

501 Tremont Street

Selma, Alabama

This privately owned home is haunted by Gerald, a ghost who moves objects in the house to suit his taste. If anything is put in a spot where it does not belong, Gerald moves it to another area. For example, the ghost doesn't like for anything to be placed on ...

Brownstone Manor

Selma, Alabama

This grand 1890's residence is supposedly haunted by Ms Hooper, a former owner. Visitors nowadays have reported paintings being moved around, disembodied footsteps and the apparition of a woman in an old-fashioned dress. Submitted by Callum Swift

George Baker House

Selma, Alabama

Thought to be build sometime before 1861, this house was the site of a Civil War battle, during which a wounded Union soldier crept beneath the stairs and died. Reports say his blood is still visible there, and residents hear footsteps in the upstairs part of the building--even though the ...

Old Depot Museum

Selma, Alabama

Formerly the city train station and an ammunitions depot, the spook haunting this museum seems to be fond of the elevator, as it has been known to move from floor to floor of its own accord. Submitted by Callum Swift

Trotter Home

Selma, Alabama

The spirit who lives here is reported to appear as a shadow in the corner of your eye. Other strange things happen here too: Doors open and lights turn on by themselves, footsteps and knocking soundes are heard, and balls of light have been seen. Also, plants are knocked down ...

St. James Hotel

Selma, Alabama

Built in 1837, the historic hotel was fully renovated in 1997. Frank and Jesse James were frequent, sometimes long-term, guests at the hotel. Among other spirits, the ghost of Jesse James is said to reside here, a male apparition in 1880s cowboy garb. Jesse's girlfriend Lucinda has been seen here ...

Vaughan Smitherman Museum

Selma, Alabama

Formerly a civil war hospital, this historic building now serves as a local historical museum. The place is allegedly haunted by a ghostly nurse forever pacing the stairs and the third floor, as well as the former town founder who is regarded as a rather serious presence. Submitted by Callum ...

Burgundy Drive

Adamsville, Alabama

The community of Indian Meadows and the adjacent community of Shady Grove are both built over the top of an American Indian Cherokee burial ground. Haunting have been reported in both houses, Burgundy Drive (the street that runs through the communities) and in the adjacent woods. Dark figures and shadows ...

Bottenfield Middle School

Adamsville, Alabama

Many witnesses have reported seeing the ghost of a young man who appears and quickly disappears in the section of the school that houses the band and choir rooms. A musically inclined ghost, maybe?

High Hill Church

Parrish, Alabama

This church and cemetery is believed to be haunted by locals. Locals report seeing people in the cemetery late at night. Some locals have witnessed crowds of people which resembled a revival late at night at the church even though the church has been abandoned for years. One ...

Hodges Cemetery

Watson, Alabama

You may experience many things here such as banging on the car, faces or hands in your car windows, a wolf who chases you, moving lights or red glowing eyes. Tombstones are said to move and shadowy beings have been reported, as well as strange noises and music.

Old Walker Chapel Cemetery

Coalburg, Alabama

Visitor here have reported that something grabs their feet as if attempting to pull them down into the graves. At times, the force has pulled the shoes right off their feet.

Cardiff Cemetery

Graysville, Alabama

Typical cemetery haunting fare including orbs and reports that your car will die if you drive there on specific dates.

Bass Cemetery

Birmingham, Alabama

Screams are heard and a heavy presence is felt.

Birmingham Racecourse

Birmingham, Alabama

The racecourse was built over the top of an ancient American Indian burial ground. Staff working late hours have reported seeing shadowy figures standing out on the racecourse. Maniacal laughter and voices have been heard in the stables, and phantom hoof beats and winning has been heard on various parts ...

Gravity Hill

Sylacauga, Alabama

One of those interesting phenomena, this Gravity Hill can be found just west of Fulton Gap Rd on Gravity Hill Lane/U.S. 280.

Moncrief Cemetery

Gardendale, Alabama

Eerie screams have been heard and ghostly apparitions have been seen haunting the Moncrief cemetery.

Bear Creek Swamp

Prattville, Alabama

Ghostly lights and Civil War era soldiers seem to be haunting Bear Creek Swamp.

Jack's Restaurant

Parrish, Alabama

You may experience the presence of a Native American ghost named Mary who knocks things over, plays electrical pranks, alters the temperature, and whispers over the drive-through speakers.

Gaineswood Plantation

Demopolis, Alabama

No plantation is complete without stories of a ghostly haunting and this one is fairly tame by comparison. A young woman who died while visiting the plantation is said to haunt Gaineswood. angry that she was not promptly returned to her home state for burial. Her anger must not ...

The Plantation House

Prattville, Alabama

Dating back to 1832, this old home is known locally as "The Plantation House." It operated for many years as a bed and breakfast, but as of 2014 it is on the market for any interested buyers. There have long been sightings reported of the ghost of Mr ...

Pinson Cemetery

Pinson, Alabama

There's legend here of a ghost who does housework! That's right, allegedly there are sightings of a ghost... sweeping. Because after an entire life of drudgery and cleaning, that's how every woman wants to spend her afterlife.

Rocky Mount

Prattville, Alabama

This 1891 establishment used to be a b&b; however, it is now only hired out for weddings and events. The ghost who resides here, believed to be the owner's Great-Aunt Mae. In life, Great-Aunt Mae loved music so much she would wake up in the middle of the night and ...

Little Vine Cemetery

Bibb County, Alabama

Possibly among the most inane of haunted reports, people claim to see a green light in the cemetery at night.

Pickens County Courthouse

Carrollton, Alabama

A ghostly face appears in the window of this courthouse in Carrollton, Alabama. Legend attributes the face to a wrongly-accused man who was either lynched by an angry mob after being dragged from the courthouse or who died after being struck by lightning at the exact moment that he leaned ...

Easly Cemetery

Jasper, Alabama

Reported sightings of paranormal activity at this cemetery include a fiery orb that floats through the air.

Maxwell Air Force Base

Montgomery, Alabama

In Building 1433 an eerie presence has been felt, and lieutenants may awaken with their beds soaked in river water. Shadows move in the halls and a burnt electrical smell occurrs on the 2nd floor. Electrical phenomena have been reported as well. They say the ghosts here are Confederate soldiers ...

Wetumpka Mortuary

Wetumpka, Alabama

This historic building is no longer a mortuary, and is currently believed to be unoccupied. A poltergeist has been known to turn the lights on and off, and passer-by's have reportedly heard screams coming out of the building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce

Wetumpka, Alabama

The chambers are housed within a 1910 building, which was originally the town bank. Staff have reported hearing disembodied footsteps, ghostly voices and the sound of someone being dragged through an upstairs corridor. On the third floor, which hasn't been used for decades according to staff, furniture moves around ...

CEPA Building

Pell City, Alabama

People in the performing arts claim to her crying of a little girl, and gets the reaction of a man who accidentally got hung when a play or any other event messes up. (Submitted by Amie)

Oakachoy Covered Bridge

Alexander City, Alabama

Vandals burned the bridge down a few years ago, but it was reported that it was haunted by a slave who was hanged nearby.

Lucas Tavern - Old Alabama Town

Montgomery, Alabama

The ghost of owner and hostess Eliza Lucas is said to appear here. She wears Victorian clothing and is very friendly: She waves and smiles at passersby from the doorway.

State Capitol Building

Montgomery, Alabama

A woman in Civil War era clothing is said to haunt the State Capitol Building.

Red Lady of Huntingdon College

Montgomery, Alabama

The ghost of a lonely girl, an outcast from all her peers who committed suicide is said to wander the dorms of Huntingdon College. It is also said that every year, on the night of her suicide (no exact date on offer, of course) red light emanates from the room ...

Jack Cole Road

Hayden, Alabama

Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge

Livingston, Alabama

Although the Bridge has been moved from its original location, an outlaw was hanged either from it, or nearby. Does the outlaw's spirit remain, haunting the bridge forever?

Purifoy-Lipscomb House

Pine Apple, Alabama

The house is supposedly haunted by a slave who fell into a well and died, and who is seen on the front porch of the house. Wailing sounds are heard by visitors, and locals refuse to venture there at night. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Tallapoosa Entertainment Center

Montgomery, Alabama

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.

Gaines Ridge Dinner Club

Camden, Alabama

Housed in an 1820's plantation house, this quaint restaurant serves up delicious southern cuisine and a refreshing variety of ghostly tales. The most notable of these is that of the screaming lady, who has been sighted by diners and staff on many occasions since the establishment opened for business. ...

Flatwoods

Steele, Alabama

The woods along here is reportedly the site where a group of freed black slaves set up a settlement following the Civil War that was burned out and destroyed by the KKK. It is said to be haunted by the men and women who died during the raid.

Highway 5 Ghost

Lynn, Alabama

The ghost of a woman who died after being hit by a truck is said to haunt this stretch of road.

White Lion Inn

Thomasville, Alabama

Although this is no longer an operating inn, people claim it is haunted by ghostly apparitions, shadows and cold spots.

Gallant Children's Cemetery

Gallant, Alabama

Visitors here may see ghostly children coming out to play.

Dwight Mill Village

Gadsden, Alabama

Dwight Mill Village is a housing development built by the Dwight Manufacturing Company to house workers for its cotton mill. An historical marker with a bronze bell mounted atop it is located at the intersection of Marston Avenue and Coolidge Circle. Numerous houses in this historical district have been ...

Hinds Road

Gadsden, Alabama

Ah no backwoods town is complete without the story of the Witch in the Woods who sold her soul to the devil, lived in a shack (because if you sold your soul to the devil, all you'd want out of it was a shack in the middle of some hillbilly ...