Well, in Erie Cemetery, there's this one story about a phantom horse - drawn carriage. Supposedly, it appears on foggy nights, traveling along the cemetery paths. It's said to be the carriage that once carried a wealthy and powerful family member to their final resting place. The sound of the horse's hooves and the creaking of the carriage wheels can be heard faintly, adding to the spooky atmosphere of the cemetery.
The most famous might be the one about the headless apparition. People say it roams near a particular section of the cemetery, especially during Halloween. It's really creepy.
There are stories of the Erie Maritime Museum being haunted. Workers and visitors have reported hearing unexplained noises, like creaking floors and voices when no one else is around. It could be the spirits of sailors who once worked on the ships that are now part of the museum's exhibits. Maybe they are still attached to the vessels they once served on.
One well - known Lake Erie ghost story is about the ghost ship. Sailors claim to have seen a spectral ship on the lake. It's said to be a ship that sank long ago, and now its ghostly form haunts the waters. Some say they can see the faint outlines of the sails and the hull, but when they get closer, it disappears.
There was a story in an old cemetery. A young boy died there tragically. His ghost is believed to play tricks on visitors. For example, he moves things around like flowers left on graves or makes strange noises to scare people who come too close to his burial site. The locals avoid that part of the cemetery at night because of him.
Another story involves a phantom carriage. According to the legend, on certain foggy nights, a horse - drawn carriage can be seen emerging from the cemetery gates. It is said that this carriage used to carry the dead to their final resting place in the old days. Now, it is believed to be a ghostly remnant of that time, with no driver or passengers visible, just the carriage slowly making its way along the road near the cemetery.
One story is about a lady in white who is often seen wandering near a particular old oak tree in Concordia Cemetery. People say she was a jilted bride from the 19th century and is still looking for her lost love.
There's also the story of the phantom soldier. Supposedly, he was a soldier from a long - ago war who was buried in Elmwood Cemetery. People claim to see him standing guard over his own grave, still in his military uniform. It's as if he's eternally on duty. Some have even reported hearing the faint sound of his boots marching on the gravel paths at night.
In Woodland Cemetery, there is a tale of a phantom carriage. It is said to appear on foggy nights, rattling along the cemetery paths. Some say it is carrying the souls of those who were wrongly buried or those who have unfinished business. There are also reports of hearing faint whispers and cries coming from certain graves. It could be the spirits of the departed trying to communicate their stories or their sorrows to the living.
One common Goodna Cemetery ghost story is about a white figure that is often seen wandering among the tombstones at night. People claim it moves silently and disappears when approached.
One well - known story is about the little girl in white. Legend has it that she can be seen wandering among the tombstones at night. People say they've heard her faint giggles echoing through the cemetery.