3 Bizarre Urban Legends in Alabama

Alabama is perhaps best known for its storied college football program or as the setting of the awarding winning film “Forrest Gump,” yet few know of the urban legends that exist from Mobile to Dothan and everywhere in between. From bone-chilling ghost stories to unexplained visions, Alabama is creepier than you may have thought.

Sally Carter

In 1823, a 15-year-old girl named Sally Carter visited her sister at the Cedarhurst Mansion in Huntsville. During her visit, she passed away under suspicious circumstances. Due to the events surrounding her death, some think she may have been murdered. She still haunts Cedarhurst to this day.

Cry Baby Bridge

Located in Saraland, Cry Baby Bridge is one of the most bizarre urban legends from Alabama. The story goes that a young woman, under the duress of war, escaped from a plantation with her baby in tow. Pursued by soldiers, she attempted to hide under a bridge. To muffle the cries of her child, she put the baby’s face under the water. Unfortunately, the baby did not survive. Today, you can still hear the cries of the baby as you walk the bridge that now crosses the creek.

The Witch in the Woods

Beware if you ever go into the woods near Gadsden. According to local folklore, a disheveled woman will appear and tell you she sold her soul to the devil. This witch has been here for nearly a century and shows no signs of leaving.

Whether these tales are fact or fiction, one thing’s for sure. The next time you’re in Alabama, make sure to look over your shoulder.

Image via Flickr by Jonathan Michael Peel

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »