THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The Boyington Oak in Mobile, Alabama, is tied to the legend of Charles Boyington, who supposedly vowed to return after his death. According to local folklore, an oak tree later grew from his grave, and visitors have reported strange lights, shadowy figures, and an unusual atmosphere around the historic tree. It remains one of Alabama's best-known ghost legends.
Historic oak tree in Mobile tied to the legend of Charles Boyington and his posthumous vindication.