Some cemeteries seem so peaceful. Then, there are those that make your hair stand on end. The Glenbeulah Cemetery definitely falls into the latter category. A notorious haunt, there are several strange tales surrounding the small-town cemetery – so many that you don’t want to visit alone or after dark (especially after midnight).
Also known as Walnut Grove Cemetery, Glenbeulah Cemetery is in the small village of Glenbeulah.
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The remote graveyard is hidden in the woods at the end of a winding path.
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Withering away with time, many of the tombstones - a majority of which date back to the mid-1800s - show signs of damage and wear.
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But antiquated gravestones aren’t what the cemetery is known for.
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Shrouded in lore, it’s a notorious haunt. It even appeared on Unsolved Mysteries.
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Over the years, the remote burial ground has been the site of some strange happenings.
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The most common tale tells of an apparition of a man, who is commonly seen walking among the graves just after midnight.
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According to legend, the man hanged himself from a tree in the cemetery.
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The inexplicable occurrences also extend to a couple of specific tombstones – one of which allegedly glows in the dark.
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Another tombstone is known for a ghostly pair of shoes, which appear and disappear at their will.
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Accessible via a foot path only, a fast getaway isn’t an option when visiting Glenbeulah Cemetery, which means it’s definitely not suitable for the faint of heart!
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So, did you know about this notorious haunt? Ever visited Glenbeulah Cemetery? If so, did you experience anything strange? Know of another scary spot? Tell us in the comments section.
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Not scared enough yet? Don’t worry; Wisconsin is full of frightening sites. For more scares, check out the definitive guide to all things haunted and creepy in Wisconsin.
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Address: 151 Walnut St, Glenbeulah, WI 53023, USA