Louina
The Cursed Town
State: Alabama
County: Randolph County
Founded: 1834
Abandoned: 1900s
Peak Population: 2,500
Louina was a wealthy trading center named after an Indian woman who ran a trading post. When she was forced to leave during the removal, legend says she cursed the town. The railroad bypassed it, and a series of fires and storms wiped it out. Nothing remains.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 15 mins
Quick Facts
- Legend of Louina's curse
- Wealthy trading town
- Completely vanished
Location
Address: Near Wadley, AL
Coordinates: 33.15, -85.55