Boyington Oak Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
WKRG and AL.com (2019) tell how Charles Boyington, hanged in 1835, swore an oak would grow from his grave to prove his innocence. Sources: WKRG, AL.com. See also AL.com 2026.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The cemetery opened in 1819 (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.
Then and now
Public access
Access unverified The city page lists no hours (City of Mobile). The oak is outside the wall. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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