There are many haunted places in Alabama, including historic homes, cemeteries, restaurants, hospitals, and more. One of the state’s most haunted places is Fort Morgan: a historic masonry star fort that’s located along the Gulf Coast at the mouth of Mobile Bay, Alabama. This is easily one of the most haunted, most unique places in Alabama, and we think it’s well worth a visit… if you dare.

The construction of the historic old fort began in 1819 and was completed in 1834.
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Its unique star shape made it much easier to defend. When the place was originally built, it was considered the "finest example of military architecture in the New World."
During the Civil War, the Fort experienced heavy fire.
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While the Battle of Mobile Bay took place, the Union set the Rort on fire. This historic battle resulted in many deaths, and some folks are convinced that the souls lost on that day never quite left.
This old fort has definitely seen its fair share of ghosts.
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One of the most haunted areas of the property is the old barracks. In 1917, a prisoner committed suicide by hanging himself in this area of the fort. Since then, many people have reported hearing him cry during the late night hours. He's thought to make other noises, too, all of which are unsettling, to say the least.

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In another incident during the Civil War, a bomb went off in a room of the fort, killing many men.
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These men can still be heard screaming at night, or so they say. Could they be trapped here, never able to leave? We leave that thought up to you.
The ghost that many people are most familiar with is the one that belongs to a young woman.
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This woman was attacked in the area sometime during the 19th century, and local legend has it she still roams Fort Morgan looking for her attacker. All she wants is justice. We get it, and we hope she finds it someday.
Fort Morgan is one of Alabama's true hidden gems.
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If you've never visited this historic battle site, make plans to do so. You won't be disappointed.

For additional unsettling details of this creepy Alabama haunting, have a look at the video below.

Aerial View of Fort Morgan
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If you can’t get enough of all the spooky tales of hauntings in Alabama, you might also be interested in this haunted Alabama road trip.

What would you call the scariest places in Alabama? Are there any spooky historic places in AL that you’re too afraid to visit? Tell us about it in the comments!

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Tori Jane | December 31, 2022
  1. Is Fort Morgan haunted?  

When it comes to whether or not Fort Morgan is haunted, we suppose that depends on whether or not you believe in that sort of thing. Many people throughout the decades, however, would certainly insist that Fort Morgan is indeed haunted – and it’s a favorite place among paranormal investigators and curious tourists alike.  

2. What are some unique places in AL worth visiting?  

Fort Morgan isn’t the only interesting attraction in Alabama worthy of an add to the old bucket list. Other unique places in AL include places like:  

 

3. What kind of wildlife in AL is to be expected?  

While in Alabama, you can likely anticipate seeing some wildlife in one form or another. It’s a vibrant state teeming with life, and wildlife in AL includes critters such as:  

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