One Of The Most Haunted Cemeteries In Washington Is Also The Most Beautiful

Did you know there are a handful of Civil War cemeteries in Washington? While the Civil War was fought between 1861 and 1865 and Washington didn't become a state until 1889, the Washington Territory still played a role in fighting the battles for the Union Army.

But Washington's volunteer soldiers didn't battle the Confederate State Army—it was, after all, the most remote from the main battlefields of the conflict. Instead, they maintained defensive positions against possible foreign naval or land attacks. Nothing makes a country vulnerable like infighting. Washington was on guard for any outside nations that planned to take advantage of that distraction.

The Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery in Seattle is the final resting place for some of those Civil War soldiers. But those soldiers may not be resting so peacefully, there are rumors from locals that though it may be one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Washington, it's also one of the most haunted cemeteries in Washington.

You'll find the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, just north of Lake View Cemetery on the hill's northern slope.

While the cemetery is beautiful, it's quite small. Plenty of locals don't even know it exists. But for those that do know it exists, it has a haunting presence.

The cemetery was established in 1895 on land donated by Huldah and David Kaufman.

The Grand Army of the Republic posts maintained the cemetery until 1922, when it was donated to the city of Seattle. Though it may look inconspicuous, there have been reports of strange sights and noises in this haunted cemetery and many believe those who were laid to rest here haven't finished their work on earth yet.

It's absolutely fascinating to walk around and look at the headstones of the men who fought one of our nation's earliest battles...

... and if you stick around until dusk, there's a chance you might see more than you bargained for.

Quite a few visitors have reported seeing a full-on apparition of a man in a Civil War uniform. What would you do if you saw a ghost? We're not sure we want to stick around to find out.

Other people claim that you can hear the cries and wails of those who were injured during the war and eventually died.

Of course, this is a bit of a stretch, as no Confederate - Union battles were fought here. But you never know. Maybe the deceased soldiers here are sympathizing with their many compatriots who suffered more violent fates.

Regardless of your paranormal beliefs, you should make it a point to check out this quiet little cemetery in Seattle.

It's a must-see for history buffs and ghost lovers alike.

Have you ever visited one of Washington's haunted cemeteries? If so, let us know in the comments below. We love to hear about your firsthand experiences at these interesting, and sometimes eerie, places.

If you're planning on taking a haunted road trip, be sure to pack some epic snacks for the road!