Key West is a laidback beach community that many people visit in order to relax, unwind, and live the “island” life. However, there is another reason to visit Key West, and it may not be for the reasons you would think. One of the most unique and perhaps the most haunted cemetery in Florida is located within Key West and you need to see some of these gravestones in order to believe them.

The Key West Cemetery is one of the most diverse, most unusual cemeteries in the entire state.
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With over 100,000 people buried within the 19-acres, it’s only fair that some of them may still be waiting to walk into the white light.
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Visitors to the Key West Cemetery have reported seeing ghosts and apparitions throughout or hearing disembodied voices.
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Many guests reviewed their photos after vacation and saw shadows and strange orbs that weren’t seen when taking the photos.
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There is also another legend of the Bahamian woman who keeps watch over the cemetery, who will approach you if you’re being disrespectful to the gravestones.
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But outside of the haunts this cemetery holds, there are other light-hearted things to keep an eye out for.
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For instance, the gravestone that readers “I Told You I Was Sick…”
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Or the other gravestone that pays respect to the family’s pet deer.
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You can even find iguanas and chickens roaming the grounds—just make sure to leave them be!
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Visit the Key West Cemetery in Florida and enjoy a mix of weird and wonderful with some haunted history thrown into the mix.
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Have you ever visited the Key West Cemetery? Do you think it’s the most haunted cemetery in Florida? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Or if you want to learn more about this cemetery and take a self-guided tour, check out the Key West travel guide.

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