It is said that in one of the crypts stands an antique rocking chair, a favorite possession of a lady who was buried in her family crypt. Unfortunately, the introduction of new railroads following the American Civil War really hurt the town. The site is beneath the Alabama Highway 134 bridge over the Choctawhatchee River. The 1893 Peyton building in downtown Bridgeport in the 1930s. This slideshow includes photos gathered from state archives and from two federal programs that helped document our history: The Historic American Buildings Survey taken in the 1930s, and the Historic American Engineering Record from the late 1960s. As they crossed the bridge, the horses were spooked and the carriage was tipped into the water below. IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of the sites listed below are on private property; others may be condemned or located in dangerous locations. Many people claim theyve seen a face behind the barred windows of the second floor but the building was empty. Haunted Places in Alabama - Tuscaloosa Paranormal Research Group Please follow the law and be safe. Folks say that when you stand outside the crypt, you can hear the rocking chair rocking. Two Federal gunboats patrolled the river. From vacant factories and industrial sites to long-shuttered schoolhouses, our list of the 10 most amazing abandoned places in Alabama has a little bit of everything. The old Bibb County Jail, built ca. 15. It is now an event venue. The historic rock building is said to be haunted by two ghosts: one of an older man whose spirit reportedly sets things on fire and slams doors, and one of a little boy whose laughter is heard throughout the theater. In the 1930s, this beautiful 1842 home known as the Bethea-Strother House, located on Alabama Highway 28 in Camden, was abandoned and deteriorating. But this playground is different. Home Size. The historic courthouse is used for events and education art displays. According to the Chamber of Commerce website, "Haunted Places: The National Directory. (Source: Edward Bennett/Gaines Ridge Dinner Club Facebook page). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. This photo of the Alabama Capitol in Tuscaloosa was taken in the 1890s or early 1900s. Unclaimed/Abandoned Vehicle Portal - 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. Cemeteries near Decatur, AL It is also known as the Colby Building. The historic, two-story jail was built in ca.

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