Granary Burying Ground holds the distinction of being the city’s oldest cemetery, which was established in 1660. Considered a part of Boston Common, this burial ground was initially known as
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Western Cemetery is Portland’s second oldest graveyard. It began on farmer George Bramhall’s property after he was killed during King Phillip’s War. It officially became Portland’s main cemetery when the city bought the land, adding sections over time. Many Irish immigrants fleeing Ireland’s potato famine were buried in a Catholic area known as Brown’s Hill. Around 900 people found rest there. City mismanagement and a devastating fire erased accurate burial records, but estimates suggest about 6,600 people are buried within its 12 acres. Neglect and vandalism damaged thousands of tombs, and headstones were stolen. The city even declared the cemetery a dog park, causing public outrage that eventually forced a cleanup and restoration.
Restless spirits reportedly wander Western Cemetery searching for their missing headstones. Shadow figures appear regularly at all hours, startling visitors who sense unseen presences around them. Others report hearing mysterious voices when no one else is near. Paranormal investigators are banned, yet secret recordings might have captured ghostly whispers. Families attempting to relocate ancestors often discover graves inexplicably empty.
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- 2 Vaughan Street, Portland, Maine, United States, 04102
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