Lore Legends 29: Ghost Towns
Jun 10, 2024
Discover the eerie tales of abandoned ghost towns like Cahaba and Purdy, uncovering supernatural encounters and haunted mansions. Explore the mysteries of a deserted village in New Jersey and a circus camp in Oklahoma, blending history and folklore for a chilling adventure.
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Why Ghost Towns Feel Haunted
- Ghost towns feel alive because traces of daily life create emotional resonance in empty spaces.
- The silence and decay invite legends that keep the place culturally present long after abandonment.
Cahaba's Rise And Flood-Driven Fall
- Cahaba rose as a shipping hub and then collapsed after catastrophic flooding in 1865.
- Residents dismantled homes and the county seat moved to Selma, leaving Cahaba to die out.
Reconstruction's Temporary Rebirth
- Reconstruction briefly transformed Cahaba into a place of Black political and economic opportunity.
- White opposition and the end of Reconstruction erased that iteration, causing another wave of abandonment.