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Demopolis, Alabama · Built 1843–1861

Gaineswood

HauntedOpen to the public

Gaineswood · Altairisfar, CC BY-SA 3.0

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Real history

Nathan Bryan Whitfield built the house from 1843 to 1861 (Wikipedia).

Ghost stories

These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.

Evelyn Carter Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
The story of Evelyn Carter appears in Thirteen Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey, discussed by Alabama Public Radio (2014). Sources: University of Alabama Press, APR.

Then and now

Domed Greek Revival mansion
Now: Gaineswood. Photo: Altairisfar, CC BY-SA 3.0. Wikimedia Commons

Public access

Open to the public Open Tue–Sat 10 am–4 pm; closed Sundays except by appointment and on state holidays (Alabama Historical Commission). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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