These 5 Haunted Cemeteries Around Austin Are Not For the Faint of Heart

As the oldest city-owned cemetery in Austin, this final burying place is full of spirits. Oakwood Cemetery dates all the way back to the 1850s, but some historians believe it started even earlier. Visitors report that this cemetery has an ominous atmosphere, and some people have captured ghostly images here. Will you run into the ghost of Sam Houston? Go to 1600 Comal St. and scope it out.

If you wander these grounds after the sun has set, you may see a mysterious phenomenon. Blue lights often shine over the headstones, even when there is no electrical source. These eerie orbs definitely give people the creeps, and many believe they are tied to supernatural activity. If you want to scope it out yourself, head over to the San Jose Burial Park Cemetery at 8235 Mission Rd. in San Antonio.

Even though this gorgeous structure doesn't meet the typical definition of a graveyard, it is every bit as haunted. When this church was first built, it was common to bury people within the walls. The priests were laid to rest under the floor. Today, visitors often see faces peering from outside of the walls. As they leisurely stroll this historical landmark, sunken eyes and twisted smiles stare back at them. If you're up for the scare, go to 115 Main Plaza in San Antonio, Texas.

This tiny cemetery has a spooky urban legend surrounding it. Locals often call this the "children's cemetery" thanks to the dozens of small tombstones inside. Paranormal investigators claim that ghost children haunt the land, and many people have reported car locks mysteriously popping open. This place is difficult to find, and it's definitely not for those who are easily spooked. Tucker Cemetery is located off Stoneridge Road at Loop 360 in the 78746 area code.

You may think this is just a quiet little cemetery, but some residents have tales that will give you goosebumps. Creepy apparitions are known to linger around this site near the bridge. Some have even seen ghostly handprints pushing their car. If you want to explore this creepy spot, go to 100 Co Rd 135 in Hutto, Texas.