Cemeteries are creepy enough on their own, but add some urban legends and eerie sightings and they become downright terrifying. If you’re scared of things that go bump in the night, you’ll want to avoid the following six haunted cemeteries in Missouri.

  1. Peace Church Cemetery – Joplin

Peace Church Cemetery/Facebook This now-abandoned cemetery was founded in the 1800s. One of its “residents” include Billy Cook, who murdered six people during a three-week killing spree in the 1950s. Cook was executed in a San Quentin gas chamber and buried in an unmarked grave. Many people have claimed to see ghostly figures, with some even leaving the cemetery with strange scratches on them. Peace Church Cemetery, N Peace Church Ave, Joplin, MO 64801, USA

  1. Mound Grove Cemetery – Independence

Mound Grove Cemetery/Facebook There have been reports of a woman in a nightgown walking around this cemetery. She often follows visitors, disappearing at the graveyard’s gate. Here’s another little historical tidbit about Mound Grove: Joseph Smith III, son of Mormon church founder Joseph Smith, is buried here. Mound Grove Cemetery, 1818 N River Blvd, Independence, MO 64050, USA

  1. Springfield National Cemetery – Springfield

Ron Doke/Flickr Founded in 1860, this cemetery has some regular guests. There have been numerous reports of Civil War soldiers, glowing gravestones, and eerie orbs. If you’ve ever been to this cemetery, you’ve likely had a paranormal experience. Springfield National Cemetery, 1702 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804, USA

  1. Old Lorimier Cemetery – Cape Girardeau

Larry J. Summary/Wikimedia Commons It’s always the old cemeteries that are haunted. This time, Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, founded in the early 1800s, has an oft-reported phenomenon called the Tapping Ghost. Visitors report feeling someone, or something, repeatedly tapping them on the shoulder, but no one is there. Some have also had their hair pulled. Sounds like a mischief-living spirit! This cemetery is the final resting spot for upward of 6,000 people, with most of the graves being unmarked. The graveyard also has supposedly been used as a mass burial site during times of epidemics or large, tragic accidents. Lorimier Cemetery, 500 N Fountain St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA

  1. Oak Ridge Cemetery – Elsberry

seeAghost/YouTube In the 1940s, the female caretaker of Oak Ridge Cemetery, which was founded in 1876, was found murdered on the premises. She couldn’t afford a burial, so she was placed in an unmarked grave in the cemetery she used to watch over. Visitors of this cemetery have reported eerie voices and seeing a lantern moving around at night. Oak Ridge Cemetery, Elsberry, MO 63343, USA

  1. Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery – St. Louis

flickr/Heather Bradley This military cemetery, named after Thomas Jefferson, was founded in 1826. The military buildings near the cemetery are supposedly haunted by quite a few spirits, including a Confederate Civil War general, frequently spotted at the post commander’s office in Building 1. In Building 25, lights occasionally turn on by themselves, and in Building 29, toilets flush by themselves and the sounds of footsteps, as well as a voice saying “Dismissed,” has been heard. Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125, USA

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Peace Church Cemetery/Facebook

This now-abandoned cemetery was founded in the 1800s. One of its “residents” include Billy Cook, who murdered six people during a three-week killing spree in the 1950s. Cook was executed in a San Quentin gas chamber and buried in an unmarked grave. Many people have claimed to see ghostly figures, with some even leaving the cemetery with strange scratches on them.

Peace Church Cemetery, N Peace Church Ave, Joplin, MO 64801, USA

Mound Grove Cemetery/Facebook

There have been reports of a woman in a nightgown walking around this cemetery. She often follows visitors, disappearing at the graveyard’s gate. Here’s another little historical tidbit about Mound Grove: Joseph Smith III, son of Mormon church founder Joseph Smith, is buried here.

Mound Grove Cemetery, 1818 N River Blvd, Independence, MO 64050, USA

Ron Doke/Flickr

Founded in 1860, this cemetery has some regular guests. There have been numerous reports of Civil War soldiers, glowing gravestones, and eerie orbs. If you’ve ever been to this cemetery, you’ve likely had a paranormal experience.

Springfield National Cemetery, 1702 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804, USA

Larry J. Summary/Wikimedia Commons

It’s always the old cemeteries that are haunted. This time, Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, founded in the early 1800s, has an oft-reported phenomenon called the Tapping Ghost. Visitors report feeling someone, or something, repeatedly tapping them on the shoulder, but no one is there. Some have also had their hair pulled. Sounds like a mischief-living spirit! This cemetery is the final resting spot for upward of 6,000 people, with most of the graves being unmarked. The graveyard also has supposedly been used as a mass burial site during times of epidemics or large, tragic accidents.

Lorimier Cemetery, 500 N Fountain St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA

seeAghost/YouTube

In the 1940s, the female caretaker of Oak Ridge Cemetery, which was founded in 1876, was found murdered on the premises. She couldn’t afford a burial, so she was placed in an unmarked grave in the cemetery she used to watch over. Visitors of this cemetery have reported eerie voices and seeing a lantern moving around at night.

Oak Ridge Cemetery, Elsberry, MO 63343, USA

flickr/Heather Bradley

This military cemetery, named after Thomas Jefferson, was founded in 1826. The military buildings near the cemetery are supposedly haunted by quite a few spirits, including a Confederate Civil War general, frequently spotted at the post commander’s office in Building 1. In Building 25, lights occasionally turn on by themselves, and in Building 29, toilets flush by themselves and the sounds of footsteps, as well as a voice saying “Dismissed,” has been heard.

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125, USA

Were you already aware that these six cemeteries are some of the most haunted cemeteries in Missouri? Let us know in the comments below. Also, if you can think of any other haunted cemeteries in Missouri to add to this list, please share those with us as well.

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haunted cemeteries in missouri August 23, 2022 Jennifer Young What are three of the most haunted places in Missouri? We’ve all heard ghost stories about Missouri. While some are spookier than others, all of them have that special scare factor we’ve all come to know. Listed below are three of the most haunted places in Missouri. Which of these were you already familiar with?

  1. Vaile Mansion Located in Liberty, Missouri, Vaile mansion is believed to be haunted by Sylvia Vaile. According to the story that most people are familiar with, Sylvia’s husband couldn’t part with her so he buried her on the front lawn. Her spirit remains there.
  2. Hotel Bothwell Hotel Bothwell is located Sedalia, Missouri. According to guests, the third floor is haunted. There have been many reports of voices and items to turn up missing. If you’ve ever wanted to have a paranormal experience, be sure to book your stay at this historic haunted hotel.
  3. Belvoir Winery Like Vaile Mansion, Belvoir Winery is also located in Liberty, Missouri. Several guests of this winery, which used to house the indigent elderly, who have participated in its ghost tour have reported seeing patients roaming the halls. Who knows? If you visit this winery, you might run into a patient or two as well. In which two old cemeteries in Missouri will you likely spot a ghost? There are numerous places located throughout the state of Missouri where you’ll likely spot a ghost, with cemeteries being at the top of that list. If you’ve ever been to a cemetery, especially during the late night hours, you might have even had a ghostly experience once or twice yourself. There are quite a few old cemeteries in Missouri that are believed to be haunted. Two of these cemeteries are listed below. If you ever visit these cemeteries, do so at your own risk. If you’re scared of ghosts, you might want to take someone along with you, or even avoid both of these cemeteries altogether. If you enjoy having paranormal experiences, you’ll definitely want to add these two cemeteries to your bucket list of haunted places to visit.
  4. Peace Cemetery Peace cemetery is located in Joplin, Missouri and was founded in the 1800s. It’s believed to be haunted by the spirit of a killer named Billy Cook. Billy killed six people in the 1950s and supposedly haunts his final resting place.
  5. Springfield National Cemetery Springfield National Cemetery is located in Springfield, Missouri. Many visitors to this cemetery, which was founded in 1860, have reported seeing the spirits of Civil War soldiers, orbs, and glowing gravestones.  

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haunted cemeteries in missouri

August 23, 2022

Jennifer Young

What are three of the most haunted places in Missouri? We’ve all heard ghost stories about Missouri. While some are spookier than others, all of them have that special scare factor we’ve all come to know. Listed below are three of the most haunted places in Missouri. Which of these were you already familiar with?

  1. Vaile Mansion Located in Liberty, Missouri, Vaile mansion is believed to be haunted by Sylvia Vaile. According to the story that most people are familiar with, Sylvia’s husband couldn’t part with her so he buried her on the front lawn. Her spirit remains there.
  2. Hotel Bothwell Hotel Bothwell is located Sedalia, Missouri. According to guests, the third floor is haunted. There have been many reports of voices and items to turn up missing. If you’ve ever wanted to have a paranormal experience, be sure to book your stay at this historic haunted hotel.
  3. Belvoir Winery Like Vaile Mansion, Belvoir Winery is also located in Liberty, Missouri. Several guests of this winery, which used to house the indigent elderly, who have participated in its ghost tour have reported seeing patients roaming the halls. Who knows? If you visit this winery, you might run into a patient or two as well. In which two old cemeteries in Missouri will you likely spot a ghost? There are numerous places located throughout the state of Missouri where you’ll likely spot a ghost, with cemeteries being at the top of that list. If you’ve ever been to a cemetery, especially during the late night hours, you might have even had a ghostly experience once or twice yourself. There are quite a few old cemeteries in Missouri that are believed to be haunted. Two of these cemeteries are listed below. If you ever visit these cemeteries, do so at your own risk. If you’re scared of ghosts, you might want to take someone along with you, or even avoid both of these cemeteries altogether. If you enjoy having paranormal experiences, you’ll definitely want to add these two cemeteries to your bucket list of haunted places to visit.
  4. Peace Cemetery Peace cemetery is located in Joplin, Missouri and was founded in the 1800s. It’s believed to be haunted by the spirit of a killer named Billy Cook. Billy killed six people in the 1950s and supposedly haunts his final resting place.
  5. Springfield National Cemetery Springfield National Cemetery is located in Springfield, Missouri. Many visitors to this cemetery, which was founded in 1860, have reported seeing the spirits of Civil War soldiers, orbs, and glowing gravestones.  

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We’ve all heard ghost stories about Missouri. While some are spookier than others, all of them have that special scare factor we’ve all come to know. Listed below are three of the most haunted places in Missouri. Which of these were you already familiar with?

  1. Vaile Mansion

Located in Liberty, Missouri, Vaile mansion is believed to be haunted by Sylvia Vaile. According to the story that most people are familiar with, Sylvia’s husband couldn’t part with her so he buried her on the front lawn. Her spirit remains there.

  1. Hotel Bothwell

Hotel Bothwell is located Sedalia, Missouri. According to guests, the third floor is haunted. There have been many reports of voices and items to turn up missing. If you’ve ever wanted to have a paranormal experience, be sure to book your stay at this historic haunted hotel.

  1. Belvoir Winery

Like Vaile Mansion, Belvoir Winery is also located in Liberty, Missouri. Several guests of this winery, which used to house the indigent elderly, who have participated in its ghost tour have reported seeing patients roaming the halls. Who knows? If you visit this winery, you might run into a patient or two as well.

In which two old cemeteries in Missouri will you likely spot a ghost?

There are numerous places located throughout the state of Missouri where you’ll likely spot a ghost, with cemeteries being at the top of that list. If you’ve ever been to a cemetery, especially during the late night hours, you might have even had a ghostly experience once or twice yourself. There are quite a few old cemeteries in Missouri that are believed to be haunted. Two of these cemeteries are listed below. If you ever visit these cemeteries, do so at your own risk. If you’re scared of ghosts, you might want to take someone along with you, or even avoid both of these cemeteries altogether. If you enjoy having paranormal experiences, you’ll definitely want to add these two cemeteries to your bucket list of haunted places to visit.

  1. Peace Cemetery

Peace cemetery is located in Joplin, Missouri and was founded in the 1800s. It’s believed to be haunted by the spirit of a killer named Billy Cook. Billy killed six people in the 1950s and supposedly haunts his final resting place.

  1. Springfield National Cemetery

Springfield National Cemetery is located in Springfield, Missouri. Many visitors to this cemetery, which was founded in 1860, have reported seeing the spirits of Civil War soldiers, orbs, and glowing gravestones.