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Springfield National Cemetery

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Cemetery · local-legend

The Story

Civil War soldiers are said to linger among the graves at Springfield National Cemetery. HauntedPlaces.org records claims of glowing headstones and unexpected light forms in photographs. These are reported visual phenomena and interpretations, with no particular soldier identified. Historical explanations and identities are folklore unless independently sourced.

The Hauntings

Civil War soldiers are said to linger among the graves at Springfield National Cemetery. HauntedPlaces.org records claims of glowing headstones and unexpected light forms in photographs. These are reported visual phenomena and interpretations, with no particular soldier identified. Historical explanations and identities are folklore unless independently sourced.

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Current access has not been independently verified. A haunting listing does not authorize entry, after-hours visits, or an investigation. Current access is unconfirmed.

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