Haunted Places in Marion County, Alabama

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.

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.

Mount Pisgah Cemetery

Fulton, Mississippi

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

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 ...

William B. Bankhead National Forest

Marion 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 ...

Easly Cemetery

Jasper, Alabama

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

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. ...

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)

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

Cinemark Theatre

Tupelo, Mississippi

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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)

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 ...

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.

Little Vine Cemetery

Marion County, Alabama

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

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 ...

Cry Baby Hollow Bridge

Hartselle, Alabama

Various urban legends have arisen around the claims that Cry Baby Hollow and the bridge going across it are haunted. A baby is said to have died there, either from murder, a car accident, a wagon accident from pioneer days, or variations on the theme. People claim to ...

Woodland Hospital

Cullman, Alabama

Although this hospital is now closed and operates a geriatric-psych ward, employees tell tales of "Homer" a ghost who roamsthe halls. He is known to flush toilets, independently operate ice machines and brush past people leaving them with chills. Both staff and patients of this former hospital have ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cardiff Cemetery

Graysville, Alabama

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

Jack Cole Road

Hayden, Alabama

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. ...

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 ...

Generals' Quarters Inn

Corinth, Mississippi

This historic inn is haunted according to guests staying on the second floor. A variety of paranormal activity has been reported, including ghostly voices, doors opening and closing of their own accord and lights going out for no apparent reason. Much of this activity has been attributed to a ...

Village Falls Cemetery

Mulga, Alabama

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

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?

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.

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 ...

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.

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 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".

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.

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.

Moncrief Cemetery

Gardendale, Alabama

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

Athens Limestone County Courthouse

Athens, Alabama

The third floor of this historic courthouse formerly housed a row of cells, dating back to the early twentieth century. This floor is allegedly haunted by an inmate who hanged himself in one of the cells, where visitors have reported feeling a sad presence. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

McCandless Hall - Athens State College

Athens, Alabama

Reportedly haunted by the ghost of a young singer who died on the night of her greatest triumph. Having promised her adoring audience she would return, she was killed in an accident on the way. Shortly thereafter, sightings of a young woman in white roaming the hall began ...

Founders Hall - Athens State University

Athens, Alabama

According to legend, a female student was killed while she was trying to sneak out after curfew. They were holding candles, and her hair caught fire. It is to her that witnesses attribute the sound of footsteps, lights that turn on and off by themselves, cold spots, and a phantom ...

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.

Shiloh National Military Park

Shiloh, Tennessee

The 1862 Battle of Shiloh meant death for thousands of soldiers, several of whom are rumored to still haunt the battlefield. Many tales and legends surround the battlefield, and visitors may see apparitions and hear phantom gunshots, drumming, footsteps, and voices. The nearby pond is said to occasionally turn red, ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Bee Springs Church and Cemetery

Dellrose, Tennessee

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 ...