Posted in Nevada December 20, 2017 by

The Story Behind This Haunted Cemetery In Nevada Is Truly Creepy

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.

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This scary story takes place in a little town known as Pioche, Nevada.
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Pioche is pronounced "pee-OATCH" for those of you who initially sounded it out like the famed bread Brioche.
The town of Pioche is quiet nowadays, with time becoming a historic stop-along for many passing through the state of Nevada.
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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.
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.
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As the saying goes, what goes up must come down, and the glory of Pioche shattered into a creepy tale that ends at the famed Boot Hill Cemetery.
Seventy-two people died in a year's time in Pioche, not one from natural causes.
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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.
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The reason why Boot Hill Cemetery got its name was due to the fact that the people entombed in these spade-dug plots were all buried in their boots.
People can still visit this Tombstone-esque setting and read the inscriptions on each of the headstones.
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Walk along "Murderer’s Row", at least 100 plots in the back of the cemetery for some out-of-the-ordinary causes of death.
Shot in the back five times due to an ambush? Not too unlikely to read on a Boot Hill Cemetery headstone.
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Crime and violence were practically a daily occurrence in this small town, which created much unrest for those who were thought to be laid to rest.
Do you really believe that one can be laid to rest when they were murdered over a dispute with a dog?
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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.
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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.
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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.

Boot Hill Cemetery, Pioche, Nevada 89043

Otherwise, if you’re looking for more scary stories from Nevada, then you might just love The Story Behind Nevada’s Most Haunted Hotel Is Truly Terrifying.