Visit Goose Hill Cemetery, A Hidden Cemetery That Feels Like Massachusett’s Most Haunted Secret
Massachusetts is one of our oldest states, so it goes without saying that there are some pretty old cemeteries here. And in at least one area, we have a cemetery that’s harboring a secret cemetery. Check out the Goose Hill Cemetery and you’ll see what we mean.
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In fact, the most recent headstones are from the late 1800s.
In fact, walking through this place almost feels like you've discovered a hidden secret.
It's fascinating to see headstones from time periods like the War of 1812, or graves that go back to the days before we achieved statehood.
One single granite memorial will tell you that 59 prisoners were laid to rest here.
The camp was self-supporting through its sale of milk, eggs, chickens, and goats. But in 1907, a tuberculosis hospital opened. The hospital was actually used as an experiment and observation, where the effects of sunlight, farm work, and healthy eating on people with tuberculosis were studied.
The graves are now largely unmarked, with the iron crosses disappearing long ago. Unfortunately, there have been a few grave robberies here, and at least one grave has been disturbed. If you go, make sure to let these formers prisoners rest in peace.
Would you explore this hidden cemetery? Here are some other spooky places in the state to check out.
Address: 114 Charnock Hill Rd, Rutland, MA 01543, USA
