The Most Haunted Cemetery In Ohio Lake View Cemetery In Cleveland

Ohio is no stranger to chilling ghost stories and haunted cemeteries.

One of the largest cemeteries in the state is also (inevitably) one of the most haunted cemeteries in the state. Ghosts of centuries past are believed to walk the grounds at night, in spite of the cemetery’s peaceful presence during the day. Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland belongs on every ghost hunter’s bucket list. Take a look:

Lake View Cemetery is home to more than 100,000 graves and occupies 285 acres—which can only increase the chances of it being haunted.

Jim Q./Trip Advisor You’ll find it at 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106.

Established in 1869, this massive cemetery is peaceful for many, however it’s also filled with eerie mausoleums and creepy statues that you wouldn’t typically find at graves.

Lynn C./Trip Advisor Many notable individuals are buried here, including John D. Rockefeller, President James A. Garfield, and Eliot Ness, who was known for modernizing Cleveland’s police force but was unable to catch the infamous Torso Killer.

The creepiest statue in the cemetery, however, just might be the weeping green angel known at The Haserot Angel.

Tim Evanson/Flickr The Haserot Angel is a famous statue in the graveyard for its eerie representation of “The Angel of Death Victorious.”

This eerie statue marks the graves of Francis Haserot and his family, who were well-known and wealthy during the early 20th-century.

Tim Evanson/Flickr The up-side-down torch held by the angel is said to symbolize an extinguished life—which is eerie enough in itself.

The black tears, however, are what make the statue truly chilling. Is it mere weathering of the bronze? Or do the rumors of faint weeping noises mean the gravesite is haunted?

Tazbee/Trip Advisor While the black tears remain somewhat of a mystery, the eerie presence of the angel is undeniable.

Lake View Cemetery is located at 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106. Have you ever been here before? If so, have you ever had any ghostly encounters here? Share your experiences with us!

Jim Q./Trip Advisor

You’ll find it at 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106.

Lynn C./Trip Advisor

Many notable individuals are buried here, including John D. Rockefeller, President James A. Garfield, and Eliot Ness, who was known for modernizing Cleveland’s police force but was unable to catch the infamous Torso Killer.

Tim Evanson/Flickr

The Haserot Angel is a famous statue in the graveyard for its eerie representation of “The Angel of Death Victorious.”

The up-side-down torch held by the angel is said to symbolize an extinguished life—which is eerie enough in itself.

Tazbee/Trip Advisor

While the black tears remain somewhat of a mystery, the eerie presence of the angel is undeniable.

For more haunted cemeteries in Ohio, check out our previous article: These 6 Haunted Cemeteries In Ohio Are Not For The Faint Of Heart.

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