Mount Holly Cemetery is one of the state’s most historically significant cemeteries. It’s also one of the most haunted. Tales of the supernatural have plagued the graveyard for years, which means you definitely don’t want to visit alone or after dark.
Mount Holly Cemetery is in downtown Little Rock.
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Established in 1843, it’s not the state’s oldest cemetery. (That honor goes to Batesville’s Pioneer Cemetery.)
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It might not be the oldest cemetery in Arkansas, but it’s definitely among the most historically significant – and that’s because of the high number of prominent figures laid to rest there.
L. Allen Brewer/Flickr Mount Holly Cemetery is the final resting place of 21 mayors of Little Rock, 14 Arkansas Supreme Court justices, 10 Arkansas governors, and six U.S. senators.
And like many southern cemeteries it has its fair share of Civil War-related gravesites – the most famous of which belongs to David O. Dodd, a Confederate spy who was captured and executed.
The abundance of prominent figures laid to rest on its grounds isn’t all the cemetery’s known for, though.
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It’s also known as a hotbed for paranormal activity.
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Ghosts of Confederate soldiers and Native Americans are said to roam the graveyard’s grounds at night, while the sound of a flute is often heard in the early morning hours.
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It’s also alleged that some of the statues in the cemetery move on their own – but the statues aren’t the only thing on the move. From time to time, trinkets mysteriously appear on the graves.
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The spookiest claim of all, though, comes from those who live near the graveyard. On several occasions, people residing near the cemetery have found pieces of graves or statues in their yards.
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Mount Holly Cemetery is the final resting place of 21 mayors of Little Rock, 14 Arkansas Supreme Court justices, 10 Arkansas governors, and six U.S. senators.
And like many southern cemeteries it has its fair share of Civil War-related gravesites – the most famous of which belongs to David O. Dodd, a Confederate spy who was captured and executed.
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Jack Thompson/Google
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Mount Holly Cemetery is open year-round for self-guided tours. If you visit, make sure to snap some pics. In the past, visitors have captured everything from orbs to ghostly figures in period clothing. Want to learn more about this notorious graveyard? Check out the Mount Holly Cemetery website.
This isn’t the only spooky spot in the state. There are lots more, and this route leads straight to them! Beware, though. This adventure is not for the faint of heart.
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Address: Mt. Holly Cemetery, 1200 Broadway St, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
