Whether or not you believe in ghosts, there are several locations near Mobile Bay that are rumored to be haunted. Countless stories and encounters with the dead have been reported. Here are three haunted places with bone chilling stories that will make you question the power of the supernatural:
- Kate Shepard House Bed and Breakfast
Located in Mobile, the Kate Shepard House Bed and Breakfast dates back to the 1800s. Kate Shepard‘s maternal grandmother’s family, The McRaes, left her the house after they passed away. In the house, there was a found collection of letters, receipts, land deeds and other important papers. Some of these papers are connected to the history of the Civil War. Now, these historical papers have been moved to a museum in South Carolina with an area dedicated to “The McRaes Papers.” The beautiful Queen Anne Victorian house has been turned into an inn where you can stay the night.
Along with all of the history that comes with the house, the Kate Shepard House Bed and Breakfast may offer something supernatural, according to past guests. Reports of a ghostly, elderly woman appearing in bedrooms of the inn have occurred on numerous occasions. However, many people claim there is nothing supernatural about the Kate Shepard House Bed and Breakfast; it is up to you to see for yourself. Either way, you are sure to have an enjoyable time at this gorgeous, historical house.
- Fort Condé
During the colonial period, the original Fort Condé was built in 1723. However, in 1823, one hundred years after being first built, it was deconstructed due to the aftermath of the American Revolution. In 1976, the city of Mobile opened a smaller replica of Fort Condé in the same location to represent the history of Mobile.
The Fort Condé Inn replica now operates as a bed and breakfast. Guests have reported voices being heard during their stay. The most numerous reports of hauntings come from the second floor. Flickering lights, slamming doors and shaking beds have also been reported. Overnight desk clerks have heard unknown footsteps while housekeeping maids have found indentations of bodies in sheets while cleaning. Are you brave enough to take on a stay at Fort Condé?
- Malaga Inn
The Malaga Inn is a boutique inn located in the Downtown Historic District. It was built as a townhome by two brother-in-laws shortly after Alabama passed its secession ordinance in 1861. The townhouses were gifts to their two brides before the men left for the Civil War. Renovations started on the property in the 1960s, nearly a century after it was built, to become the hotel it is today. The charming Malaga Inn has 39 private guest rooms and suites, each unique in its own way, to welcome guests. Mardi Gras makes the hotel a popular place to stay, as guests come and stay to watch the parades from the balcony. Mardi Gras isn’t the only thing that keeps the Malaga Inn popular, however.
Chandeliers swing, lights flicker and the furniture moves on its own at the Malaga Inn. The rumor of a woman in white pacing back and forth from the top balcony of Room 007 has also intrigued potential guests to stay. The Malaga Inn holds mysterious rumors that you will have to find out for yourself if they are true.
Some of the spookiest, most alluring places nearby hold a rich history that you can only see to believe. Those haunted locations are closer to you than you think. Do you have what it takes for an overnight stay at one of these unique pieces of history?
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