Kasey Cemetery Is One Of Kentucky's Spookiest Cemeteries
By Andrea Limke|Published September 06, 2019
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
There are many historic places throughout Kentucky that are largely regarded as haunted. Whether or not you believe in these Kentucky ghost stories, most would admit that it makes sense for these centuries-old places to have a spooky atmosphere. Cemeteries, especially, have always been the source of creepy tales, and a particular one near Elizabethtown is about as scary as it gets. Kasey Cemetery, which is also known as Grandview Cemetery and even the Gates of Hell, is a spooky cemetery in Kentucky that comes with plenty of stories, some of which are downright bone-chilling.
Located west of Elizabethtown, Kasey Cemetery in Kentucky is known by many names.
Also called Grandview Cemetery and even Gates of Hell, this infamous spot in the middle of nowhere is a source of much history and many chilling tales.
It's definitely in a remote location off a country road, on land that must have been a family homestead at one point.
The gravesites within the cemetery date back to the 1800s and stretch into the early to mid-1900s. Unfortunately, vandalism has run rampant in the cemetery and many of the headstones are damaged and broken.
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This peaceful place where you'd hope these souls could rest has supposedly been used as a spot to perform witchcraft, among other things.
Of course the age of the cemetery alone makes it a little creepy, but the atmosphere here is unsettling and many say it has a feeling of uneasiness and sadness. Visitors have reported all sorts of paranormal activity, even during the day.
One of the more popular stories from Kasey Cemetery is that of a large green orb that appeared and then vanished into the sky. Reports of screams, shadowy figures, and even car troubles have also been shared.
As creepy as the cemetery is during the day, it is positively terrifying at night.
it is so dark that you struggle to see your hand right in front of your face. As you can imagine, anytime spent here, especially at night, is not for the faint of heart.
Many of the stones throughout the cemetery are so old that it is difficult to read what's on them.
Some visitors have shared photos and stories of odd items being left on gravesites, such as in the photo above. Damaged bibles, toys, and other peculiar things have also been reported.
A cemetery is meant to be a final resting place, but it seems that may not be the case for Kasey Cemetery, of what locals call Gates of Hell.
From satanic rituals to broken headstones, this cemetery in Kentucky is definitely one of the spookiest and not a place you'd want to find yourself alone.
Kasey Cemetery in Kentucky, or the Gates of Hell as some call it, seems to be a place of unrest and the source of countless ghost stories. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, you have to admit this is one of the spookiest places in Kentucky. Have you heard of this historic cemetery? Share your thoughts with us in the comments and let us know of any other haunted places in Kentucky we should investigate!
For more information on Kasey Cemetery, visit this website here.
Address: Old Hardinsburg Road, McDaniels, KY 42724
And if you’re up for more scares, check out our haunted road trip through Kentucky here.
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