Is Athens Limestone County Courthouse really haunted?

Visitors rate Athens Limestone County Courthouse at 68.4 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 2 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.

Where is Athens Limestone County Courthouse located?

The address is Athens Square, Athens, AL. GPS coordinates: 34.8028394, -86.9716184.

What kind of haunted place is Athens Limestone County Courthouse?

Athens Limestone County Courthouse is listed under Historical Buildings in our Alabama section.

What is the nearest town to Athens Limestone County Courthouse?

Athens, AL is the closest town, about 0.0 miles away, with Elkmont (8.7 mi.) and Harvest (13.0 mi.) also nearby.

Athens Limestone County Courthouse - Athens, AL

The third floor of this historic courthouse formerly housed a row of cells, dating back to the early twentieth century. This floor is allegedly haunted by an inmate who hanged himself in one of the cells, where visitors have reported feeling a sad presence. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Geographic Information

Address

Athens Square
Athens, AL
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GPS

34.8028394, -86.9716184

County

Limestone County County, Alabama

Nearest Towns

Athens, AL (0.0 mi.)
Elkmont, AL (8.7 mi.)
Harvest, AL (13.0 mi.)
Mooresville, AL (13.1 mi.)
Decatur, AL (13.6 mi.)
Madison, AL (14.6 mi.)
Ardmore, AL (14.9 mi.)
Ardmore, TN (14.9 mi.)
Trinity, AL (15.1 mi.)
Lester, AL (16.6 mi.)

Quick Answers

Is Athens Limestone County Courthouse really haunted?: Visitors rate Athens Limestone County Courthouse at 68.4 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 2 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Athens Limestone County Courthouse located?: The address is Athens Square, Athens, AL. GPS coordinates: 34.8028394, -86.9716184.
What kind of haunted place is Athens Limestone County Courthouse?: Athens Limestone County Courthouse is listed under Historical Buildings in our Alabama section.
What is the nearest town to Athens Limestone County Courthouse?: Athens, AL is the closest town, about 0.0 miles away, with Elkmont (8.7 mi.) and Harvest (13.0 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (2)

Aidan M | October 24, 2016

A few years ago, I went inside and wanted to explore. And I saw a figure meditating in the cell, my friend named Carson heard strange noises and some weird figure breathing on his neck. Carson and I ran out as fast as we could, then, the lights came out. I couldn't turn the lights on. I ran so fast out of there, and watched as a weird 1950s clothing man waved at me then disappeared.
alexis | February 18, 2018

about a year ago i went to go see this place with some friends and it was scary because i felt sad mostly the whole way of looking inside but idk if this place is haunted because we heard nothing only me feeling sad because of the guy who hanged himself

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