Cemeteries are traditionally quiet, peaceful places, where we go to remember and honor our loved ones. However, it’s quite common to hear stories of hauntings at many of the nation’s cemeteries, especially those with long and storied histories. This cemetery in Missouri, a must-visit if you’re in the area, just might be the most beautiful and the most haunted.
Although it started with a modest five acres in 1867, Springfield National Cemetery has more than tripled in size during its rich history.
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Today, the historic cemetery covers 18.1 acres and is the final resting place of more than 14,000 souls.
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A stroll through the cemetery reveals some of its past with Civil War soldiers buried on the hallowed grounds. It was in Springfield, after all, that The Battle of Wilson Creek took place in 1861.
Google/Dave Bowmaster More than 17,000 soldiers - 12,000 Confederate soldiers and 5,000+ Union soldiers - fought in the battle that saw the Confederates claim victory.
Both sides suffered nearly the same amount of casualties, both just over 1,000. Many of those who died would later be buried in Springfield National Cemetery.
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Soldiers from other wars, including the Revolutionary War and World War, II are also buried on the grounds.
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As you stroll along the grounds, you’ll pass various monuments that pay homage to those who perished during the Battle of Wilson Creek and the survivors of Pearl Harbor.
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You may also notice some weird occurences. After all, countless visitors tell tales of seeing the apparitions of Civil War soldiers who wander the cemetery grounds.
Google/Dave Bowmaster Fog is common in the cemetery, too.
Don’t be too surprised if odd lights pop up in the photos you take; if you see glowing orbs, or eerie lights around headstones. That’s all par for the course at this haunted cemetery.
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Learn more on the Springfield National Cemetery website.
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Have you been to this haunted, beautiful cemetery in Missouri? Did you experience the paranormal? Let us know in the comments! Missouri’s rife with the paranormal. Learn more about the most haunted places in Missouri.
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More than 17,000 soldiers - 12,000 Confederate soldiers and 5,000+ Union soldiers - fought in the battle that saw the Confederates claim victory.
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Fog is common in the cemetery, too.
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Address: Springfield National Cemetery, 1702 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804, USA
