Pickens County Courthouse

Pickens County Courthouse

This courthouse is famous for a ghostly image that can be seen in one of its windows. The image is said to be the face of Henry Wells, who was falsely accused of burning down the town's previous courthouse, and lynched on a stormy night in 1878.

Location

1 Courthouse Square
Carrollton, Pickens County
Alabama, USA

Getting There

To get to the Pickens County Courthouse in Carrollton, Alabama, you can follow these directions:

By Car: The Pickens County Courthouse is located at 20 Phoenix Avenue in downtown Carrollton, Alabama. From the north or south, take US-82 to Carrollton and turn onto Reform Street. Turn right onto Phoenix Avenue, and the courthouse will be on your left.

By Public Transportation: The Pickens County Public Transportation System provides limited bus service in the county, including a stop in Carrollton. You can check the Pickens County website for schedules and route information.

The nearest airport to the Pickens County Courthouse is Tuscaloosa Regional Airport (TCL), which is located about 38 miles southeast of Carrollton. From the airport, you can rent a car or take a taxi or ride-sharing service to get to the courthouse.

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