Consolation Church, Red Level


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Consolation Church and its surrounding property near Red Level, Alabama, are associated with several legends of hauntings, including the sounds of a banshee, the appearance of hellhounds, the disembodied laughter of a child, the sighting of a skipping little girl, and the apparitions of Confederate soldiers. The property also has tales of visitors being locked in an outhouse. Some legends claim that a Gaelic banshee can be heard wailing and sobbing from within the church building, according to AL.com. Other stories mention the presence of hellhounds with glowing red eyes, which are believed to roam the cemetery. There are tales of both a small boy and a small girl haunting the grounds. The boy's laughter is sometimes heard, and the girl has been seen skipping down the road before disappearing. The apparitions of Confederate soldiers are also said to haunt the property. A local legend suggests that if someone enters the outhouse on the property, the door will shut and lock behind them. The small, wooden church is described as a paranormal magnet, attracting numerous stories and legends.

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