October 31, 2019 - DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — One of the Gulf Coast’s most haunted spots is down on Massacre Island which is known today as Dauphin Island.

June 11, 2023 - Heaped before them was a mountain of bleached human bones. This fearful sight inspired the name "Isle du Massacre," or Massacre Island. Thus began the recorded history of one of the most haunted places in Alabama.

October 12, 2021 - Dauphin Island is filled with haunted tales. With a rich and thought-provoking history, Dauphin Island lore hints that deceased souls might haunt some parts of the island. It’s not just hyperbole.

FORT GAINES Some suggest the fort is the most haunted spot on Dauphin Island. Visitors to the fort as well as employees tell tales of seeing ghosts of Confederate and Union soldiers wandering the grounds and standing watch on the walls.

The French first visited the island ... human skeletons and named the island “Massacre Island.” Some historians speculate that a hurricane had eroded a burial mound exposing the skeletons that the French discovered....

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March 16, 2026 - In reality, the site was a Mississippian burial mound which had been broken open by a hurricane, not a massacre site; however, the dramatic misnomer stuck. D'Iberville later established a port for Fort Louis de La Louisiane on the island due to its abundant timber, reliable supply of fresh water, and deep-water harbor.

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Answer (1 of 10): Honestly, I believe Alabama is cursed . After all that's happened down there, slavery ,all the hanging by the clan, black women being raped mutilated and killed. Children being slaughtered, Cherokee Indians giving their respect to whites only to be slaughtered. The trail of tear...

November 28, 2024 - Alabama seems to be a veritable hotbed of paranormal activity, with tales of long-dead spirits, demons, and mischievous entities. From old plantations and

February 19, 2026 - An old cable ferry operated at Davis Ferry on the Alabama River at Haines Island in west Monroe County.

From Ancient Native American culture to Pirates and burried treasure. Take a look into the Islands mysterious and exciting past.

Did you know Alabama is home to dozens of REAL Haunted Places? From haunted roadways and buildings where the dearly departed still lurk among us, to burial grounds and sacred places that are haunted by spirits who seemingly want to stay in this world, Alabama has some truly eerie landmarks ...

June 8, 2025 - If you’re looking for a weird (in a good way!) adventure, Alabama has plenty of weird, wild, and creepy places to visit. ... Founded in 1925, The Redmont Hotel in Birmingham has a storied history that includes several tales of tragedy and hauntings.

April 17, 2024 - If you're searching for a scare this Halloween, these 12 haunted places in Alabama will make your hair stand on end and fill you with terror!

Before the establishment of Geneva County, early settlers gathered under the massive, leafy branches of what is now known as the Big Oak or Constitution Oak. This live oak’s age and size have led to its inclusion in the list of Alabama Famous and Historic Trees. Supposedly the huge branches of the tree have been used for hangings and the spirits of those who died here may continue to haunt this location.

March 22, 2015 - We are descended from the noble family, the Wroughtons, and have been in North America since the early 1600s. ... Anonymous said... I researched the coordinates of Buck Island a few years ago.