While growing up, we heard a variety of urban legends. Some of us even sought out to see if these stories were true. Listed below are eight of Alabama's most popular urban legends. How many of them have you heard and/or experienced?
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Dead Children's Playground — Huntsville
Tucked away in Huntsville's Maple Hill Cemetery is Dead Children's Playground. According to legend, the spirits of the children buried near the playground come out to play during the late night hours. Many visitors of Dead Children's Playground have witnessed swings moving on their own and the ghosts of children playing.
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Boyington Oak — Mobile
In Mobile's Church Street Graveyard, there's an oak tree growing from the grave belonging to Charles Boyington — a man who was executed for a murder he didn't commit. When Mr. Boyington realized he was about to die, he let everyone know that an oak tree would grow from his heart to prove his innocence. It did just that! Several passersby have heard strange noises coming from the tree. Could it be Mr. Boyington?
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Hell's Gate Bridge — Oxford
Many years ago, a young couple lost their lives while driving across this bridge. According to legend, if you stop on the bridge and turn off your lights, a member of the couple will sneak into your vehicle and leave a wet spot. If you're wondering how this bridge earned its name, wonder no more. Supposedly, if you stop on the bridge and turn around, the road behind you will appear as the fiery gates of Hell. Today, because of its condition, Hell's Gate Bridge is closed.
