The Story Behind This Haunted Cemetery In Nevada Is Truly Creepy
By Marisa Roman|Published December 20, 2017
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Marisa Roman
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
We all love a good scary story, right? Especially one that involves a bit of state history that otherwise remains relatively unknown. The story of this particular haunted cemetery in Nevada is nothing short of spectacular, albeit a bit creepy. But the best part about it all? You can visit this haunted Nevada spot anytime you wish for an up-close-and-personal look, but only if you’re brave enough.
This scary story takes place in a little town known as Pioche, Nevada.
But over a century ago, the town of Pioche was in its glory days, catering to a mining boom the likes of which nobody else in the state had seen.
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The humongous mining boom came to a standstill around the late 1800s, as the town of Pioche became one of the most horrifically violent towns in the country.
While that may not seem like a staggering enough statistic initially, it gets worse with over 60% of the homicides in Nevada during the 1870s came from the small town of Pioche.
The slain bodies of those who died in Pioche that year were laid to rest in the now well-known spot called Boot Hill Cemetery.
This iconic cemetery is one of the most interesting spots in the state to visit, but it is still a bit creepy walking through and reading the reasons for why people were killed for no gosh darn good reason.
While some claim that ol’ Boot Hill Cemetery is a fascinating place, others insist that the graveyard is haunted.
If you're lucky, you might be able to meet a few patrons in town with family dating back to those times who want to share some of their own tales about the town.
But as always, make sure to pay your respects and be mindful when you visit Boot Hill Cemetery.
Not only is it still being used as a burial plot to this day, Boot Hill is an important and historic part of our state’s history that should be respected with every visit.
If this story piqued your interest and you’re ready to take a trip to Boot Hill Cemetery, then you can use the address below to lead the way.
