Lucas Tavern
Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Other · local-legend
The Story
Lucas Tavern's friendly apparition is usually identified as Eliza Lucas, an early proprietor. She is said to stand in the doorway in old-fashioned clothing, smiling or waving at passersby. The tavern is one of the preserved buildings of Old Alabama Town, providing a tangible setting for a story about a hostess who never entirely stopped welcoming people. The account does not establish when these sightings occurred or who witnessed each one.
The Hauntings
Lucas Tavern's friendly apparition is usually identified as Eliza Lucas, an early proprietor. She is said to stand in the doorway in old-fashioned clothing, smiling or waving at passersby. The tavern is one of the preserved buildings of Old Alabama Town, providing a tangible setting for a story about a hostess who never entirely stopped welcoming people. The account does not establish when these sightings occurred or who witnessed each one.
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