Haunted Graveyards
Behind the iron gates are centuries of Connecticut history, carved into weathered stones and elaborate monuments. Wander among ancient markers and shadowy crypts where the names may be fading, but the stories refuse to be forgotten. Visit respectfully, tread carefully, and remember: the residents were here long before you—and some may still be keeping watch.
Behind the iron gates are centuries of Connecticut history, carved into weathered stones and elaborate monuments. Wander among ancient markers and shadowy crypts where the names may be fading, but the stories refuse to be forgotten. Visit respectfully, tread carefully, and remember: the residents were here long before you—and some may still be keeping watch.
Behind the iron gates are centuries of Connecticut history, carved into weathered stones and elaborate monuments. Wander among ancient markers and shadowy crypts where the names may be fading, but the stories refuse to be forgotten. Visit respectfully, tread carefully, and remember: the residents were here long before you—and some may still be keeping watch.
Behind the iron gates are centuries of Connecticut history, carved into weathered stones and elaborate monuments. Wander among ancient markers and shadowy crypts where the names may be fading, but the stories refuse to be forgotten. Visit respectfully, tread carefully, and remember: the residents were here long before you—and some may still be keeping watch.
Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven
Evergreen Cemetery, where Mary E. Hart lies, is said to be the origin of the chilling legend of Midnight Mary. According to the story, Mary died exactly at midnight in 1872, and some claim she was mistakenly buried alive, leaving scratch marks inside her coffin. Her ominous epitaph—“The people shall be troubled at midnight and pass away”—sparked rumors that her spirit rises at midnight. Over the years, tales have spread of those who mocked her grave only to meet strange or violent ends. Her real headstone still stands in New Haven, giving the ghost story a haunting sense of reality.
Gunntown Cemetery, Naugatuck
A historic burial ground in Naugatuck, Connecticut, established in 1790. It contains the graves of many members of the Gunn family, early settlers who played an important role in the development of the area. In addition to its historical significance, the cemetery is widely known for local ghost stories and paranormal legends, making it one of Connecticut’s most well-known haunted sites. Visitors have described hearing unexplained music and children’s laughter, along with sightings of ghostly figures like a lantern carrying man and a small boy near the back wall. Some also report a vanishing black dog and strange mists or orbs captured in photos. Paranormal investigators — including the Warrens — have labeled the site haunted, adding to its eerie reputation.
Great Hill Cemetery, Seymour
Great Hill Cemetery in Seymour, CT, is a secluded 18th century burial ground known for both its natural beauty and its eerie legends. Tucked deep in the woods, it’s still an active cemetery, though many visitors know it best for the ghost stories tied to its past. The most famous tale involves the so called Hookman, a former caretaker said to have lost his hand and later died by suicide on the grounds. According to local lore, those who park beneath certain trees may hear tapping on their car roof—supposedly the caretaker’s hook. Despite the spooky stories, the cemetery is described as peaceful, historic, and visually striking.
Stepney Cemetery, Monroe
Stepney Cemetery in Monroe, CT is considered haunted, with legends of Revolutionary War soldier Nathaniel Knapp’s ghost and sightings of military apparitions and even the “White Lady” known from nearby Union Cemetery. The site gained even more paranormal significance when famed investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren chose it as their final resting place, drawing visitors who report strange experiences near their graves. Some claim that touching Ed Warren’s headstone cross produces unexplained heat, adding to the cemetery’s eerie reputation.
Union Cemetery, Easton
Union Cemetery in Easton, Connecticut, dates back to the 1700s and is widely regarded as one of the most haunted cemeteries in the United States. Its most famous ghost is the "White Lady," a nightgown-clad apparition rumored to be a 1940s murder victim or a mourning mother, who has frequently been sighted on nearby routes and was even blamed for denting a car in 1993. Another notable entity is "Red Eyes," a menacing spirit believed by paranormal investigators to be the ghost of a man named Earlie Kellog. The cemetery's eerie reputation inspired famed investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren to capture the White Lady on film and author a book about the site titled Graveyard. Because of its terrifying history and frequent trespassers, the active burial ground and its adjoining historic church are now strictly patrolled by police.
