Pickens County Courthouse

not a must-see, but amusing

My boyfriend and I appreciate local folklore when traveling, and this ghost story was worth a 20-minute route detour. Interesting statues on the property as well!

Lightning face in the window

So...the legend goes on that this guy who allegedly burned down the other courthouse was being pursued by an angry mob ready to Lynch him. While looking down at the approaching townsfolk a bolt of lig...

Interesting if you're passing through

With an interesting backstory and a face you can actually see, this is quaint fun for a stop-off if your travels take you through Carrollton. The face is really hard, if not impossible to pick up in ...

Cool story & visual!

The book, "13 Ghosts of Alabama" speaks about a permanent face in the upper window of the Pickens County Courthouse. The story is interesting & the ability to see the face is awesome. Keep in mind t...

Kids loved the story

If you are passing through Carrollton Alabama you need to stop by and see the face in the court house window. The story of the mans face that is permanently in the top window is in the book thirteen g...