Head 2 Head: Harrison Cemetery vs. Hotel Baker

Harrison Cemetery vs. Baker HotelLocations: Harrison Cemetery in Buckner versus Hotel Baker in St. Charles.

Histories: Harrison Cemetery is one of the oldest graveyards in Franklin County. Although not officially chartered until 1907, it has served area residents for over 120 years and is named after one of the first families to settle Browning Township. The historic Hotel Baker opened on June 2, 1928 and quickly became the toast of the town. It was called the “honeymoon hotel” for its reputation as a getaway and its beautiful riverfront view and garden.

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Flashback: Harrison Cemetery

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Without warning, Casey the Coydog—who had been shadowing the trio since sundown—stopped in her tracks and began to whine.

“Turn the camera back on,” Davin whispered.

Emmer looked like he was about to rain verbal abuse down on his friend for even suggesting that Casey’s behavior might be abnormal, but before he could, a sphere of orange light roughly the size of a baseball appeared and rushed toward him. Davin and Greg dove out of the way, but Emmer didn’t move. His eyes grew wide, and the orange glow passed through his shoulder with a jolt—spinning him ninety degrees before it zipped back into the headstones.

Greg flipped open his cell phone and sent a text message to Mike, telling him to come quickly. He then got to his feet and ran over to Emmer, who looked more pale than usual. “Are you ok, man?” he asked in a low whisper.

Emmer’s mouth moved, but no sound escaped.

Out of the corner of his eye, Greg noticed the bright orange light come around for another pass. He shoved Emmer out of the way just as it burned the air about their heads.

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Pictures from Inside Harrison Cemetery

Harrison Cemetery is one of Southern Illinois’ most interesting haunted cemeteries. It is home to two luminous phantoms, as well as haunting, ethereal tones. If you can get past the glowing ghosts of a man and a woman who are said to guard the cemetery, you will discover a small monument in the form of a piano. Although locked in stone, this unique headstone is said to be the source of the ghostly music.

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Harrison Cemetery is quite scenic during the day

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Doesn't this look like it's supposed to be a piano?

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There are many small, rustic and unmarked stones in the graveyard

 

Glowing Specters from Beyond the Grave?

Vol3Issue11Harrison Cemetery is one of Southern Illinois’ most interesting haunted cemeteries. It is home to two luminous phantoms, as well as haunting, ethereal tones. If you can get past the glowing ghosts of a man and a woman who are said to guard the cemetery, you will discover a small monument in the form of a piano. Although locked in stone, this unique headstone is said to be the source of the ghostly music.

Join us as we explore this mysterious location! Also included in this issue is an exclusive interview with Larry Wilson, a paranormal investigator from central Illinois who has created an independent documentary on Ridge Cemetery and Williamsburg Hill titled “Strange Williamsburg Hill.” Don’t forget to check out a brand new section of the Legends and Lore of Illinois: a photocomic staring your favorite paranormal investigators, The Fallen!

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