Boyington Oak at Church Street Cemetery

The Story

The Boyington Oak is tied to a condemned man's declaration of innocence. Local tradition says Charles Boyington promised that an oak would grow from his grave if he had been wrongly convicted of killing Nathaniel Frost. The living tree became the visible heart of that story. Some visitors also report cries or whispers around it, adding a haunting to the older legend. The tree's existence does not establish the claim about Boyington's guilt or innocence, but it makes this a distinctive place where Mobile's history and storytelling meet.

The Hauntings

The Boyington Oak is tied to a condemned man's declaration of innocence. Local tradition says Charles Boyington promised that an oak would grow from his grave if he had been wrongly convicted of killing Nathaniel Frost. The living tree became the visible heart of that story. Some visitors also report cries or whispers around it, adding a haunting to the older legend. The tree's existence does not establish the claim about Boyington's guilt or innocence, but it makes this a distinctive place where Mobile's history and storytelling meet.

A sense of place.

Visitor Experiences

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This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.

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Sources & further reading.

• www.alabamahauntedhouses.com — attributed account (reports)

Plan Your Visit

Observe cemetery opening rules and barriers; do not climb the tree, leave objects, or disturb graves.