Visit One Of The Spookiest And Oldest Graveyards In The Country At La Pointe-Krebs Cemetery In Mississippi
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published July 15, 2021
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
In Mississippi, there are spooky cemeteries, and there are historic cemeteries. There are also spooky historic cemeteries. If you’re a fan of the latter, you’ve got to visit the La Pointe-Krebs Cemetery. Not only is it one of the oldest cemeteries in the U.S., but it’s purportedly haunted.
The La Pointe-Krebs Cemetery is located on the grounds of the La Pointe-Krebs House – a historic home in Pascagoula.
The tombstones bear proof of the graveyard’s age. The French controlled the area from 1718 – 1763, and because of such, some of the inscriptions are in French.
The ghost of a man, who’s dressed in old-fashioned clothes, is one of the most common. The phantom man is often seen roaming the cemetery. Mysterious lights have also been reported. The source of the light has never been discovered. Why? Because whenever someone tries to investigate, the lights disappear.
Visitors of nearby Krebs Lake have reported some weird things, too.
The cemetery overlooks Krebs Lake, which is a popular swim spot. However, those enjoying the lake’s waters may be in for more than a refreshing dip. According to reports, people swimming in Krebs Lake have seen tombs falling down and bones spilling out.
In addition to the cemetery and historic home, the La Pointe-Krebs grounds boast informative markers, canons, and a museum.
For more information, call the La Pointe-Krebs House and Museum at (228) 471-5126. You can also visit the La Pointe-Krebs House and Museum website or Facebook page.
So, did you know about this historic and (possibly) haunted cemetery in Mississippi? Ever visited? If so, did you experience anything strange? Tell us!
This is just one of the haunted cemeteries in Mississippi. Click here to read about a Mississippi cemetery that’s been ranked one of the nation’s most haunted.
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