One Of The Most Haunted Cemeteries In Iowa Is Also One Of The Most Beautiful
Raymond Goldfield
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When I enter a cemetery, it’s not uncommon for me to get a strange chilling feeling. Is it simply the effect of being in the presence of so many people who have passed? Or is there something more sinister lurking among the gravestones? At Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City, many people enjoy walking among the humble, well-maintained gravestones and consider it one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Iowa – but there’s one site in the graveyard that many say they avoid. Why do people consider this one of the most haunted cemeteries in Iowa, and is the gorgeous statue at its center truly something from beyond this world?
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Not sure if you want to explore this possibly haunted site for yourself? This video by Faces of the Forgotten on YouTube explores Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City, and reveals the story of a lesser-known Black Angel statue in Council Bluffs,
Have you visited Oakland Cemetery? Let us know if you had any unusual experiences at the most haunted cemetery in Iowa. If you’re interested in learning more about this famous location, visit the Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City website for information on visits. If you want a visit to a more peaceful cemetery, consider paying your respects at Iowa’s miniature Arlington. If you’re staying the night in Iowa City and want a more lively destination, check out the historic Highlander Hotel, which is home to its own supper club.
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Besides Iowa's many amazing haunted house attractions, the Hawkeye State is home to some fascinating old buildings with dark and mysterious pasts.
- Iowa State Penitentiary was one of the most famous and largest prisons in Iowa, holding court in Fort Madison for over 175 years. Today, it's long since been closed down as a place of incarceration - but that doesn't mean it's closed. Tours are available to explore the sprawling halls covered by graffiti. As you explore the penitentiary, you'll learn about the many historic spots - and possibly hear an unexplained noise or two. The tours are given by day, and those who have been there by night say the experience is much more intense.
- The Farrar Schoolhouse in Maxwell was in operation until 2001, so this is a recently abandoned site - but what makes it eerie is that the schoolhouse was closed and abandoned relatively suddenly, which means many remnants of a new school year that will never come are still hiding around the place. There have been so many reports of supernatural phenomena in the schoolhouse that the current owners now run Haunting at Farrar, a paranormal tour attraction.
- The Cresco Theater and Opera House was the town's cultural heart ever since it opened in 1915, playing host to movies and famous live performers - and it's still operating today. But the sprawling old-fashioned theater has had many people report something supernatural after dark. Are the ghosts of old vaudeville performers haunting the building? The best way to find out is to see a show and keep your eyes peeled for anything unexpected.