If you haven’t already heard, it’s been determined that the city of Buffalo is one of the most haunted places in NY. And Goodleburg Cemetery is no exception.

Whether you’re checking out abandoned train stations or happen to be exploring reportedly haunted theaters, you might be surprised to discover just how many haunted locations there are within this big city. If you’re ready to learn about more local ghost stories that are swirling around our neck of the woods, then be sure to continue scrolling to learn all about this haunted cemetery in Buffalo.

Just outside of the heart of Buffalo where you're still in Erie County, the tiny town of South Wales is home to a particularly haunted place in NY, the Goodleburg Cemetery.
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Tucked away off of Goodleburg Road, this haunted cemetery in Buffalo was active between 1811 and 1927 but has since been left as a local discontinued plot of land in town.
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While the cemetery went undisturbed for many years, during the 1990s, stories began to swirl around Western New York that paranormal activity had been reported at this scary place in Buffalo.
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While the cemetery is mostly made up of original settlers of South Wales and the other towns in the nearby area, there's one reason why many believe Goodleburg Cemetery to be truly haunted.
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You may have heard stories about "The Lady In White" that reportedly haunts the area and even the spirit of a paranormal activity investigator who died here back in 2003, but the main spirit that's known at this haunted place in NY is that of Albert Speaker.
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According to those who have reported paranormal activity here, Albert Speaker was once a local doctor here in Western New York whose practices resulted in the deaths of many women and their unborn children in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Albert Speaker is known to do whatever it takes to get visitors to leave this haunted cemetery in Buffalo and the areas surrounding it. Many say that the spirit is often accompanied by the sound of crying babies near the cemetery's back pond.
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With stories of hell hounds, murderous doctors, unborn babies crying, and chilling orbs, there are plenty of reasons to stay away from Goodleburg Cemetery, yet many still continue to investigate this haunted area to this very day. So, what do you think? Are the stories true?

Get more information on Goodleburg Cemetery from its Facebook page.

Wondering what other spooky adventures you can experience here in Western New York? Then don’t miss out on also reading about the House Of Horrors And Haunted Catacombs, another one of many scary places in Buffalo.

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What are the most haunted places in New York?

Check out these haunted places in New York the next time you are looking for something spooky to do:

Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse & Veterans Park Museum: Located in Chautauqua County, this lighthouse has been the guide for boats on Lake Erie since 1827. Today, it remains active and also has a museum on its site. It is known for ghostly occurrences; take a look for yourself through a guided tour or a ghost hunt.

Fort Ontario State Historic Site: This fort in Oswego was built in 1755. Today, you can see the fourth one built here. In the last several hundred years, many people have died at this site and there are more than 50 people buried here. You can explore it by day or do a ghost tour at night.

Are there any ghost towns in New York?

Looking to explore some abandoned spots? Check out some of these ghost towns in New York:

North & South Brother Islands: Two small islands on the East River, both are now privately owned. North Brother Island was the former home of the Riverside Hospital for Quarantinable Diseases.

Tahawus: Located in Essex County, this town was first established in the 1800s. It died out by the 1980s and is part of Adirondack Park.

Are there any haunted hotels in New York?

If you want to stay overnight in a haunted place, know that there are several haunted hotels in New York. Here are a few:

Otseaga Resort Hotel: Visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown? Consider booking a night here. Built in 1909, this former private school for girls is now a resort with several great amenities, such as a spa, 18-hole golf course, and outdoor pool. And it’s also reportedly haunted by some of its former students.

The Sagamore Resort: Located in Bolton Landing, this property was built in 1883. In addition to the large spa, more than half a dozen dining options, and an 18-hole golf course, there have also been numerous reports of paranormal activity, such as a woman in white in the guest rooms to spirits on the golf course.

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