Arizona is full of haunted graveyards, but none have a history quite as extensive as this one. Old Miners Cemetery dates back almost two centuries to when Jerome was a bustling city of hopeful workers looking to score big.
Jerome is one of the nation’s most notorious ghost towns, with a population of fewer than 500 residents.
Flickr/terryott Despite how quiet the city is today, its roots are steeped in the hectic mining industry - meaning a fair amount of gruesome deaths have taken place here.
Nobody knows for sure when Old Miners Cemetery was first established, but grave markers are dated anywhere from 1897 to 1942.
Google/Christopher Richey You’ll see English, Spanish, and Italian inscriptions on the headstones, which speaks to the incredible diversity the mining business brought to Jerome.
Due to the area’s rich history, it’s rumored that restless spirits still walk these very grounds, seeking vengeance for their untimely deaths.
Flickr/crackerbunny Visitors have reported hearing everything from disembodied voices to footsteps sneaking up behind them.
Since the cemetery dates back so far, much of it is overgrown; this contributes even further to the eerie vibe.
Flickr/cuttlefish Only a small portion of the 400+ graves are marked; the rest are nothing but unkempt mounds of dirt.
Of the burial sites with markers, many have metal fences surrounding them on all sides.
Google/Christopher Richey Common speculation is that wild animals, such as coyotes, were digging up the bodies prior to a barrier being placed.
With a panoramic view of the United Verde Mining Operations, the graveyard brings history to life before your very eyes.
Flickr/crackerbunny Jerome might have a dark past, but our state wouldn’t be the same without it.
Address: 150 North Drive, Arizona, 86331
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Have you ever been to Old Miners Cemetery? If so, did you experience any paranormal activity? Let us know about any strange occurrences!
Flickr/terryott
Despite how quiet the city is today, its roots are steeped in the hectic mining industry - meaning a fair amount of gruesome deaths have taken place here.
Google/Christopher Richey
You’ll see English, Spanish, and Italian inscriptions on the headstones, which speaks to the incredible diversity the mining business brought to Jerome.
Flickr/crackerbunny
Visitors have reported hearing everything from disembodied voices to footsteps sneaking up behind them.
Flickr/cuttlefish
Only a small portion of the 400+ graves are marked; the rest are nothing but unkempt mounds of dirt.
Common speculation is that wild animals, such as coyotes, were digging up the bodies prior to a barrier being placed.
Jerome might have a dark past, but our state wouldn’t be the same without it.
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Don’t forget to check out our previous article for more graveyards that you definitely shouldn’t visit alone: 10 Disturbing Cemeteries In Arizona That Will Give You Goosebumps.
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