Built around 1854 for George O. Baker, this home is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a Civil War soldier. Baker was a mining engineer with stakes in both coal and gold mines, but he is most famously known for developing uses for cottonseed oil. He founded Selma’s first cottonseed oil mill. He was also very involved with community activities. He served as school board president, bank director, and supported construction of Selma’s Academy of Music and Hotel Albert.Residents on the home have since reported being able to hear footsteps coming from above their heads, despite the fact the second story of the building burned down and was never replaced. The grounds of the Baker home were the scene of a skirmish during the Battle of Selma near the end of the Civil War. A wounded Union soldier crawled under the staircase and died during the skirmish. They say the blood is still visible under those stairs today. Through the years, there have been numerous reports of paranormal activity in this house. The Baker home is featured in one of the videos in the Alabama’s Ghost Trail.