Anyone know what the strange columns are that are in a pasture near cloverdale? Im not sure of the road name or anything, but I have seen these things a few times and I am curious about their story. Any info would be appreciated.

I wonder if you are speaking of the Forks of Cypress? The columns are what is left of a mansion that was on a large plantation. Unfortunately it was struck by lightning and all but the columns burned. A slave house remained for years, but also was burned down later by arsonists, *I think*.

http://people.tribe.net/helenmwalker/photos/0c2850c1-b6...0d-b162-c366466baaf4

The Regions bank in downtown Florence (was AmSouth) is a replica of the Forks.

Here are a couple of links, but you can google "Forks of Cypress in Florence, AL" for more.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forks_of_the_Cypress

http://wikimapia.org/5839982/The_Forks_of_Cypress_Ruins

The "Forks" is not in Cloverdale but its easy to get turned around out in the county.

They said these was in Cloverdale. I thought the forks was just off of cox creek blvd near ghost bridge, I could be wrong though. Someone will know for sure. Where exactly in Cloverdale are these columns, its a big area.

Those are what I was talking about, I have wondered about them for a long time. Thanks for all of the info. Sorry about the Cloverdale reference throwing people off.. I think anything out that way is Cloverdale

awesome debralglass! I am so interested in the things around the area... I am doing a play right now at the RITZ in Sheffield and it just seems to have alot of history in it too! I am gonna have to check out your book! Good Luck with Everything!

not about sightings but the little book, "Walk Through Town", says a lot about how Tuscumbia used to be

I have personally witnessed some strange events near the forks and ghost bride maybe it was just inagination but all the people that was with me also seen and heard the same things on several occasions we seen floating lights in the fields and on one occassion we heard the sounds of soldiers marching.

I have heard stories of a light somewhere else about light that would come towards the car when stopped ang get larger as it moves closer then disappear right before it gets to you. has anyone heard of this

typo sorry I meant ghost bridge using a new centro and haven't quiet figured the keys out yet.

onecrazymomma-I have had some experiences near Ghost Bridge as well. Since I have seen things, I have not gotten the courage to go back. I saw the floating lights coming towards me and my friend. She saw the same thing...it just disappeared as we stood there. They were coming from a THICk part of the woods by ghost bridge. I would love to explore it again, though..even though it is private property!

yes macy I would love to check it out again and take my husband. He just says i'm crazy. It would be nice if the owner of the property would designate a few nights a year for people to explore and witness what we have but i'm sure the fear of vandalism keeps him from doing so

there are alot of places around here that have stories like that. I have some pictures from a few places that are really weird. You guys feel free to take a look. Shoals Sightings Look in the pictures and blogs to see what i'm referring to. I have a couple of EVPs also

cool site. i'll send you a friend request. the pic of the demon in Florence cemetary is the creepiest thing i've seen in a while. I would love to go on a ghost hunt, but I am such a chicken!

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Originally posted by jenniferpaulettehamilton@hotma:
awesome debralglass! I am so interested in the things around the area... I am doing a play right now at the RITZ in Sheffield and it just seems to have alot of history in it too! I am gonna have to check out your book! Good Luck with Everything!

Too cool! I saw Phantom. You were great! Any encounters with Randolph?