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The Ghost Hunter's Field Guide

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Birmingham

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Mobile

Dauphin Island

Alabama

Albertville  Albertville Public Library Built in 1963, the first stand-alone library of Albertville, Alabama, is known for the Winston Walker Jr. Civil War Collection, a top-notch rare book room, and for being haunted! Some say the spirit(s) there are the product of a place that existed on the property prior to the construction of the library. Unfortunately, the exact identities of those that haunt the building have yet to be discovered. Activity occurs during the night and early mornings of the library—usually the kind of activity associated with an intelligent haunt— and includes faucets and lights that turn on/off and the opening/closing of doors (to include the elevator). Employees of the library have also heard the sounds of footsteps and banging in areas where nobody is present at the time. The

library is, of course, open to the public, so plan your visit today. Address: 200 Jackson Street Website: www.albertvillelibrary.org Activity: T, E Anniston  The Victoria A Victorian mansion built in 1888, The Victoria is now owned and operated by Jacksonville State University. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has housed several prominent Anniston family members over the years. Today, the place is a bed and breakfast and has been the site of many strange occurrences. The spirit of a female in period dress (Victorian, of course) has been seen many times within the home. Usually she is spotted on the 1


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