Cemeteries are already a bit creepy. Add in disturbing ghost stories, and they will surely spook you. Tons of beautiful cemeteries in Oklahoma serve as the final resting place for the deceased. However, we do have several cemeteries in Oklahoma with reports of paranormal activity, particularly the following graveyards, which are practically guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
1. Blanchard Cemetery (Blanchard)
No list of haunted cemeteries in Oklahoma would be complete without mentioning Blanhcard Cemetery. If you go to an area in the 2nd section, you'll likely encounter the cemetery's infamous ghost - a tall man-like figure in black. There is no logical explanation for this shadowy figure, which is often seen waving. Lights, which shine brightly and then suddenly go dim, are also a common sight.
2. Floral Haven (Broken Arrow)
Many people who've been buried here seem to disappear soon after. It's said that when you try to find a specific tombstone, you can't. And if you ask about it, you'll be told the particular person you're searching for was never buried at Floral Haven.
3. IMO Cemetery (Enid)
According to local legend, there's a glowing headstone in this cemetery that stops glowing when anyone gets close to it. There are also reports of claw marks on a particular headstone and disembodied voices coming from an old Native American burial ground at the rear of the cemetery.
4. Jesse Creek Cemetery (Bartlesville)
Many paranormal happenings have been reported at this cemetery in south Bartlesville. Locals say that cameras do not work while in the cemetery but will work immediately after leaving. Also, spooky noises like giggles and cries can be heard.
5. Violet Springs Cemetery (Konawa)
This cemetery is haunted by the spirit of a young lady named Katherine Cross. Her cause of death? It's said that Cross was killed by a pack of "human wolves." To this day, her spirit roams the graveyard at night, making growling sounds.
6. Sacred Heart Mission Site and Cemetery (Konawa)
In 1901, a convent and school for girls burned down. It was later rebuilt, but the grounds were believed to be haunted, as many monks, priests, and animals were killed in the fire. Since then, there's been numerous reports of spooky happenings, including strange noises and sightings.
7. Timber Ridge Cemetery (Catoosa)
Years ago, a young boy was killed after being hit by a car while riding his bike. He was buried at Timber Ridge Cemetery, and now, his spirit roams the property. Visitors have witnessed his ghost with his bike alongside the roadway. Additionally, many motorists have felt as if they hit something when passing the cemetery - only to find nothing when getting out of their cars to investigate. Still others have reported getting nosebleeds for no apparent reason. One of the scariest cemeteries in Oklahoma, many people fear entering Timber Ridge Cemetery at night because of the insane amount of paranormal activity.
8. Tucker Cemetery (Comanche)
Locals fear this cemetery due to graves that allegedly change their surroundings. According to reports, the graves will be empty one minute and adorned with grass the next. Others have reported having their legs grabbed by an unseen force as well as tombstones suddenly toppling over on their own.
9. Hillside Mission Cemetery (Skiatook)
It's well known that a witch was buried at Hillside Cemetery in the early 1900's. It's also well known that many disturbing things have happened at and around the graveyard ever since. One of the area's resident ghosts is that of a teenage boy, who wrecked his car and died on a bridge near the cemetery. He can often be seen roaming the streets around the cemetery. What's more, people say demonic things happen to anyone who disturbs the witch's grave.
Have you visited any of these cemeteries in Oklahoma? If so, did you experience any paranormal activity? Know of any other haunted places in Oklahoma? Or, perhaps you know of some other spooky graveyards in Oklahoma? Tell us!
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