Aug 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
by Eric D. Liddy Sr. On Devils Night in 1985, a large amount of us from school went to visit Pere Cheney Cemetery with the intent of getting scared. I had heard tons of stories about the “ghost train”, the witch, and a few other legends and never felt...
Feb 17, 2016 | Cemeteries, Uncategorized
HAUNTED PLACES IN MICHIGAN Soop Cemetery Rumors about the ghostly residents of this cemetery have been around forever. It was named Pleasantview Cemetery for decades but has now changed its name back to Soop Cemetery. It’s located in Belleville, Michigan. Chris...
Feb 17, 2008 | Cemeteries, Legends & Folklore, Uncategorized
E stablished in 1844 and over 160 years old, Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan has a lot of history. It’s the final resting place of famous people such as Sojourner Truth, C.W. Post, W.K. Kellogg, his brother John Harvey Kellogg, Bill Knapp, Ellen...
Nov 17, 2007 | Cemeteries, Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered what some of those strange symbols on old tombstones mean? This list represents some of the most common symbols found in many Michigan cemeteries and around the Midwest.Anchors – Represents hope and steadfastness. It can also be a symbol...
Aug 17, 2007 | Cemeteries, Uncategorized
William Ganong Cemetery, also sometimes called Butler Cemetery, is in Westland, Michigan and the classic “lady in white” has been spotted in the graveyard. There is supposedly an unusual amount of traffic accidents by the cemetery as well. Enjoy the...
Aug 1, 2007 | Cemeteries, Uncategorized
MICHIGAN CEMETERY HISTORY Graveyard Superstitions Written by | Amberrose Hammond “Hold your breath!” my cousin demanded, hitting me on the shoulder to get my full attention. “What?” I asked, a puzzled look on my face. “Just do it! We’re passing a cemetery.” So I did....
