Face in the Window - Carrollton, Al

On Saturday, Me, Will and mom were in Carrollton, Al. Will had never seen the "Face in the Window" at the Carrollton courthouse. Legend has it that a man named Wells had burned down the courthouse and was being held on charges. On this particular night a mob had come to get him as he watched out window. Lightning struck and caused Mr. Wells image to appear in the window. The legend continues that over the years (this event occurred in 1878) every time the window was broken and replaced the image re-appeared.

Will thought it was cool. We got out and took a close look. I explained that I can remember as a kid my parents taking me and my siblings to Carrollton to look at the face. I thought we would pass on the tradition to Will.

If you are ever in Pickens County, please take the time and go by Carrollton and see the "face."