Haunted Places in Lamar County, Alabama

Armstrong Road - Railway Tracks

Columbus, Mississippi

Reported to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who committed suicide by train after her husband died in an accident on the tracks.

Gregg Hamilton House

Aberdeen, Mississippi

A former resident at this historic house reported seeing the apparition of an elderly African American maid in a black dress on many occasions. She was regarded as a kindly presence, and would often help those in distress. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Highland House

Columbus, Mississippi

The early-1900s Highland House, no longer in operation as an inn, was said to be haunted by the ghost of a housekeeper who set fire to the master's previous house after he turned away her advances. Witnesses have heard voices and seen doors open and close on their own.

Temple Heights Mansion

Columbus, Mississippi

Temple Heights Mansion was built in 1837 by General Richard T. Brownrigg and changed owners several times until retired Methodist minister named J.H. Kennebrew moved in with his wife and five children: Daisy, Laura, Jessie, Ruth and Elizabeth. It is Elizabeth who is said to haunt the house now. Her ...

Wisteria Mansion

Columbus, Mississippi

The current and previous owners of the house have reported seeing a man in a white shirt rushing past the kitchen window towards the front door, however when they open the door, the man has vanished. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Callaway Hall - Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi

Reportedly haunted by a ghost named Mary.

Waverly Plantation

West Point, Mississippi

The Waverly is haunted by the ghost of a young girl who is apparently searching for her mother and also by a man in military uniform who is prone to appearing in mirrors. Objects move of their own accord.

Lincoln House Bed and Breakfast

Columbus, Mississippi

This house was the first residence of the Columbus mayor back when it was built in 1833. The has been restored, and is now a bed and breakfast. Guests have reported strange occurrences here, such as he apparition of a lady in a white dress and a hovering cloud that ...

Princess Theatre

Columbus, Mississippi

The theatre has been renovated from a theatre to a cinema several times, which has caused unrest among the spirits that reside here. They include the former owner of the theatre and the ghost of a shadowy figure who likes to stand on the theatre balcony. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Friendship Cemetery

Columbus, Mississippi

In the area where the Civil War graves are the ghost of a Confederate soldier has been seen roaming between the graves.

Three Legged Lady Road - Nash Road

Columbus, Mississippi

The three-legged lady is an urban legend unique to Mississippi. There are numerous variations of exactly who the three-legged lady was, and how she came by her three legs. They generally involve the death of a lover/husband which results in her sewing her dead lover's leg onto her ...

Mount Pisgah Cemetery

Fulton, Mississippi

Strange lights are reported to have been seen in the cemetery.

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 ...

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.

Easly Cemetery

Jasper, Alabama

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

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, ...

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. ...

Winston County Courthouse

Double Springs, Alabama

I worked there as a jailor in the county jail there in the old part when it was on the 2nd floor. Had several experiences: a padlock moving on its own, and you can feel like there are a lot of people in the hallways late at night when ...

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.

Lyric Theatre

Tupelo, Mississippi

Staff of the Lyric Theatre have nicknamed their ghost "Antoine'. He is a mostly benevolent entity who apparently entertains himself by moving things around and humming. Sometimes his footsteps can be heard throughout the theater. Some people believe that he is possibly the ghost of a ...

Asbury Cemetery

Houston, Mississippi

Reported at this graveyard have been many strange phenomena, such as an intense feeling of being watched, the sound of unexplained voices, and a sudden urge to flee quickly from the site. Many car accidents are said to have happened because people were trying to flee as fast as they ...

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 ...

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 ...

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".

Cinemark Theatre

Tupelo, Mississippi

The most famous ghost haunting the Theatre is a ghost named Lola who is often seen doing work-like activities.

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.

Abandoned Butcher's Shop

Russellville, Alabama

Not much info on this, apart from the fact that it is an old, abandoned butcher's shop on the side of this dirt road, about 1.5 miles south from Fletcher Road. See map for precise location. Locals get an eerie feeling around this building.

William B. Bankhead National Forest

Lamar County, Alabama

There are several websites out there that state something to the effect of "Aunt Johnson would hang anyone who trespassed on her property and the rope can still be seen to this day." Does no one ever stop to wonder precisely how a middle-aged woman would manage to hang a ...

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.

Save-a-Lot

Pontotoc, Mississippi

Employees claim that it is haunted.

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.

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.

Belle Mont Mansion

Tuscumbia, Alabama

A former slave plantation, it is believed to be haunted by slaves that lived and died here and also possibly by the ghosts of its former owners.

Auto Zone

Moulton, Alabama

The land this was built on was at one time a cemetery. Allegedly there is a photo that shows a ghost in it.

Winston House

Tuscumbia, Alabama

In 1874, a tornado took the life of lady of the house Judith Winston, who was crushed beneath rubble. Her sons pulled her from the wreckage, but she died in the front bedroom on the eastern side. Since 1982, the 1824 house has been a museum and event space. Mrs. ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...