Cry Baby Hollow Bridge, Hartselle
Cry Baby Hollow Bridge in Hartselle is reportedly haunted by the restless spirit of an infant or its mother, with visitors experiencing strange noises, the sound of a baby crying, phantom headlights, and baby handprints on their car windows. Visitors often hear the sounds of a baby crying or a woman crying. Anomalies: Some reports include phantom headlights that appear at the bridge. There are accounts of baby handprints appearing on car windows of vehicles that have been at the location. Some visitors report cars moving on their own, even when left in neutral gear. The haunting is attributed to the spirit of an infant, or sometimes the spirit of the mother crying for her child. Legends explain the haunting with various stories of a tragic death including: A baby dying in a car or wagon accident, a child being murdered on the bridge and a Native American child being swept away by a flood from its mother. The bridge is a well-known local legend, with some people visiting to try and experience the phenomena. Some visitors leave offerings, like candy and dolls, for the spirit, while others leave "spooky items" for a thrill.