True Alabama Ghost Stories: What are some of the most famous ones?

Another very famous Cullman Alabama ghost story is about a particular bridge. Legend has it that if you cross the bridge at midnight and look in your rear - view mirror, you'll see a spectral figure following you. This has led to many a daredevil teen trying it out, only to be scared out of their wits. It's said that the figure could be the spirit of someone who drowned in the river near the bridge.

The story of the old asylum in Salem Alabama is quite famous. It was once a place where the mentally ill were treated, and many people died there. Now, it's said to be haunted. People often report hearing strange noises, like screams and moans, coming from the building. Some even claim to have seen shadowy figures moving around inside.

Another famous one is the story of the Huntsville Depot. There are rumors of a railroad worker who died in an accident there long ago. His ghost is said to appear near the tracks at night. Some have even claimed to see him waving a lantern as if still on duty.

One famous Oklahoma ghost story is about the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City. It's said that the ghost of the hotel's founder, Mr. Skirvin, still haunts the place. There have been reports of strange noises and apparitions. Another is the ghost of a Native American woman on the old trails in the state. People claim to have seen her figure in traditional dress.

The 'Aokigahara Forest' in Japan has many tales. It's known as the 'Suicide Forest'. People believe that the spirits of those who died there linger. Some say they can hear strange noises and see apparitions. In Thailand, the story of Nang Tani is famous. She is a female ghost who haunts certain trees, especially those near water. Legend has it that she was a woman who died tragically in love, and now she protects the area where she died.

A very well - known local ghost story involves an old hotel. Guests have reported seeing a lady in a white dress roaming the hallways at night. She's thought to be a bride who was jilted at the altar and committed suicide in one of the rooms. The hotel staff sometimes find wet footprints in the morning, even though there was no rain and no one had walked there with wet feet.

The most famous might be the phantom train story. It's about a train that was lost in a disaster years ago. Locals claim that on certain nights, they can see the train's lights and hear its whistle as it travels along the old tracks that are no longer in use. It's a very eerie sight and sound.

The Amityville Horror is very famous. There were reports of strange happenings in that house like doors slamming on their own and green slime oozing from the walls. It was said to be haunted by the previous owner who had murdered his family there.

The Amityville Horror is a very well - known true ghost story. A family moved into a house where a mass murder had occurred. They reported all kinds of strange phenomena like cold spots, strange noises, and apparitions. It became so famous that it was made into movies.

One famous South Carolina ghost story is that of the USS Yorktown. People claim to see the apparitions of sailors who once served on the ship. It's said that strange noises and cold spots can be felt in certain areas of the ship, as if the spirits of those who lost their lives there still linger.