Haunted Sturdivant Hall

By Crusader1307

 The American South is well known for it's Ghost Stories and Haunted homes. The State of Alabama is no different. Located in Selma, Alabama is Sturdivant Hall (sometimes called Sturdivant Mansion). Built in 1856, this "stately" Home was purchased in 1864 by John McGee (a Cotton Exporter). He was somewhat unscrupulous in his money making ventures, capitalizing on The Union Blockade, and charging high prices for much needed goods (often at a high profit for himself). After The War, his "war profits" kept him and his Wife from suffering from the effects of Reconstruction in The South. In 1870, McGee was arrested by Federal Authorities for Speculation of Cotton imports.

Jailed and awaiting Trial, McGee was supposedly shot dead, trying to escape. Leaving his Wife destitute. She eventually left Alabama, leaving Sturdivant Hall abandoned. Not particularly popular, McGee's home was only occupied by several Owners (spending more time abandoned than occupied). This was in no small part, to reports of Residents "seeing" John wandering the Halls of his home. He had been seen in every room, looking for his Wife (supposedly). Since being declared a Historical Landmark, alarms go off in the middle of the night at least once per week. Windows found open (when closed and locked), as is the Front and Back Doors. Perhaps John is simply "airing out " his home!