Dismal Canyons

Dismal Canyons

Franklin County, Phil Campbell, Places, Dismal Canyons

Dismal Canyons, once known as Dismal Gardens, is a sandstone gorge located near Phil Campbell. The area was registered as a National Landmark by the National Park Service in May 1974. Dismal Canyons contains a variety of species and trees. Kitchen and Stove Pipe is a natural stovepipe through huge rock formations and was used by the Chickasaw Indians as a campground and ceremonial area. The gorge has insects called dismalites, which are rare insects that produce a bright blue-green light to attract food and mates. Dismal Canyons is also home to a few legends, including stories that suggest both Jesse James and Aaron Burr hid out in the canyon. The site is open seven days a week , though hours are subject to change. Visit the website for more information: http://www.dismalscanyon.com/

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

County, Ala. The Heritage of Franklin County, Alabama. Limited 1st ed. Clanton, AL: Heritage Pub. Consultants, 1999.

http://www.dismalscanyon.com/

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

1800s

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