Cahawba, Alabama
Cahawba is one of the more unique ghost towns on this list due to its location and the history. Cahaba, sometimes spelled Cahawba was once the state capital of Alabama in the early 19th century. However, it lost this designation in 1825. It was a booming place of economy for quite some time afterward and serviced as the seat for Dallas County until 1866 when a flood forced the state legislature to move the seat to Selma. Much of the population followed the move, leaving the town permanently abandoned by 1880.
Even before it was abandoned, the town was the subject of numerous ghost stories. Many say a glowing orb can be seen in the hedge maze at a house once owned by C. C. Pegues. Local folklore also tells of parts of the town that have been struck by lightning a statistically improbable amount. Some claim the old slave quarters and cemetery where hundreds of bodies are buried are also both paranormal hot spots. Some also cite the locations close proximity to the Castle Morgan Civil War prison camp as the cause of regular sightings of Civil War apparitions.
