Friends Cemetery
Est. in 1808
We are going to do this post a little bit different.
As you're walking down the street, kicking rocks with every step of the way, you hear the birds singing their beautiful melodies. The sky is a vibrant blue. The smell is of fresh cut grass. You notice as you get further down the road, the twigs start to snap and fall from the trees. A gust of wind picks up and a cold chill quickly whips across your body. You look to your left and see a beautiful field of the most vibrant greens and some of the biggest trees. The birds have become quiet. You step into this green field and notice a few dirt roads leading towards the back of the field. Every step of the way, the trees get a little more dense. The tree branches snap and fall... Snap and fall... snap and falll. Every step of the way it gets quieter and quieter however.
You hear a woman crying and you look to your left where the sound is coming from. There is a woman knelt down. A man standing above her and rubbing her back as if to nurture her in her sorrow. You hear a tree branch snap and look away to catch it fall but it never hits the ground. You turn back to the man and woman whom are no longer there. You blink your eyes a few times and hear children crying all around you. It's so loud and all at once. It's almost DEAFENING anddd you Feel lIikkeee You ARE GOING MAD.... and then it stops.... You quickly run to get away. You start to panic and trip over a tree branch... You go to pick yourself up and a foot appears right in front of you. You look up and notice a friendly smile with a hand extended out to you, to help you up. You go to grab for it and the man is gone. You quickly pick yourself up to run as fast as you can and tree branches fall all around you.
That is when you notice it....
You are standing in the middle of a cemetery.
Welcome Home...
This is what people claim to hear when they walk through here.
Allow me to introduce you to our next stop...
While the story I wrote for you was simply just a story.The ghost sightings, noises and chills I mentioned above are all accounted for.
This cemetery is the most haunted in all of Waynesville and the oldest to date.
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Established in 1808, Friends Cemetery is not just a resting place but a site where stories and legends weave together. Visitors frequently report encountering spectral figures and unexplained sounds that echo through the quiet grounds. The cemetery's dense trees and long-forgotten paths create an atmosphere steeped in mystery, making it a must-visit for those intrigued by the paranormal. Tours often highlight sightings of apparitions and strange occurrences, drawing true crime and paranormal enthusiasts eager to unlock its secrets. Naturally, the historical significance adds another layer; each headstone tells a story, connecting the past with the present. As night falls, the feeling intensifies, with many daring to step into the grounds, hoping to capture ghostly encounters on their cameras. For a spine-chilling adventure or a captivating historical experience, Friends Cemetery promises a journey that lingers long after you've left its grounds.
