What are the most famous old Cahawba ghost stories?

The story of the Confederate soldier ghost is quite well - known. He is often spotted near the areas where battles took place. It could be because he has some unfinished business or is simply tied to the land where he lost his life.

One of the more talked - about ghost stories in Cahawba is about the ghost of a soldier. Given Cahawba's historical significance during the Civil War, it's said that the spirit of a Confederate soldier haunts the area near the old battlefields. He is seen walking with his rifle, as if still on guard or looking for his fallen comrades.

One of the old Cahawba ghost stories is about a spectral woman in white. Legend has it that she was a jilted bride from the days when Cahawba was a bustling town. She haunts the ruins of what was once her family's grand mansion. People claim to have seen her on moonlit nights, walking through the overgrown gardens, her figure glowing faintly.

There is a story of a woman in a white dress who haunts the ruins of an old mansion in Old Cahawba. Legend has it that she was jilted at the altar and in her despair, she took her own life. Now she wanders the halls of the long - deserted mansion, and some visitors claim to have seen a white figure gliding through the rooms.

One of the more famous stories is of the apparition of a gold miner in the old mining areas of Sacramento. He's often seen searching for his lost gold, a reminder of the city's gold - rush past. His ghostly figure is said to appear especially on foggy nights, as if still on his eternal quest for that precious metal.

One of the most famous might be the Bell Witch story. Although not strictly just about an old lady, an old woman was involved. The Bell Witch haunted the Bell family, causing all sorts of strange phenomena. There were noises, physical attacks, and strange apparitions. It was a very well - known case in American folklore.

The story of the haunted saloon is quite famous. It was a rowdy place in the past, and now people say they can hear the sounds of old - time brawls and glasses clinking at night. There are also reports of a ghostly bartender.

The story of Ned Kelly's ghost is very famous. His story was so significant in Australian history and his time in the jail was full of drama. So, it's not surprising his spirit is said to haunt there.

A famous one is the story of the 'Blue Boy'. Legend has it that a young boy was imprisoned there for a crime he didn't commit. He was locked in a cold, dark cell and eventually died. His spirit, known as the Blue Boy, is often seen as a blue - hued figure wandering the prison. People say that they can sometimes see his small figure running down the corridors as if trying to escape his unjust fate.

A very well - known ghost story in Old Town Alexandria is about a phantom carriage. It is said that on certain foggy nights, a carriage drawn by spectral horses can be seen racing through the streets. The carriage is said to be carrying the spirit of a nobleman who met an untimely death, and he is forever on his way to some important but now - forgotten destination.