Forgotten & Creepy Cemeteries

Home | Cities & Locations | About / Disclaimer | Contact | Privacy Policy The S-Curve Cemetery on South Marengo Pike Location: Near Hardinsburg, Indiana Along a quiet stretch of South Marengo Pike near Hardinsburg, Indiana, there is a small, easily overlooked cemetery located directly beside a sharp curve in the road. Many drivers pass it without ever noticing it. The cemetery is very small and appears to be an old family burial plot, likely dating back to the 1800s. The road itself appears to have been built or later adjusted around the cemetery, leaving the graves just feet from passing traffic. What Remains Only a handful of headstones remain visible today. Some markers are worn and difficult to read, while others may have been lost over time. The cemetery has no formal signage and no known official name beyond what locals refer to as the “S-Curve Cemetery.” Its ...

Home | Cities & Locations | About / Disclaimer | Contact | Privacy Policy Colston Memorial Park and the Forgotten Burials Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Colston Memorial Park sits along the Ohio River in Jeffersonville, Indiana and is now known as a public riverfront space. However, historical records and local research indicate that this land once contained burial grounds dating back to the 1800s. As Jeffersonville expanded and riverfront development increased, portions of these early cemeteries were disturbed, relocated, or forgotten. Over time, the land was repurposed into what is now Colston Memorial Park. Historic Burial Grounds During the 19th century, small cemeteries and burial plots were common along river towns. Records from this period were often incomplete, and many graves were unmarked or marked with materials that did not survive the passage of time. In the ...

Home | Cities & Locations | About / Disclaimer | Contact | Privacy Policy Forgotten Cemeteries in New Albany, Indiana New Albany, Indiana has a long and layered history stretching back to the early 1800s. As the city grew along the Ohio River, burial grounds were created, relocated, forgotten, and in some cases built over. This page documents known and suspected forgotten cemeteries, burial sites, and historic grave locations in and around New Albany — including sites that no longer appear on modern maps. Historic Burial Sites & Lost Cemeteries Many early cemeteries in New Albany were small family plots, churchyards, or community burial grounds established before the city was fully developed. Over time, expansion, flooding, road construction, and redevelopment caused some burial sites to be relocated — while others were simply abandoned or forgotten. In some cases, records indic...

Home | Cities & Locations | About / Disclaimer | Contact | Privacy Policy Forgotten Cemeteries in Clarksville, Indiana Clarksville, Indiana is one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in the state, with settlement history reaching back to the early 1800s. Long before modern shopping centers, highways, and subdivisions, the land was home to farms, family homesteads, and small burial grounds. This page documents forgotten, abandoned, and historic cemetery sites connected to Clarksville — including burial locations that no longer appear on maps or are obscured by later development. Early Burial Practices in Clarksville Many early Clarksville burials took place on private land rather than in large, formally organized cemeteries. Family plots, church-adjacent burial grounds, and small community cemeteries were common throughout the 19th century. As Clarksville expanded, some of the...

  Home   |   Cities & Locations   |   About / Disclaimer   |   Contact   |   Privacy Policy 🪦 Forgotten Creepy Cemeteries in Jeffersonville, Indiana Jeffersonville, Indiana is known for its historic riverfront, old neighborhoods, and deep ties to early settlement along the Ohio River. Beneath the modern streets and developments, however, lies a quieter and more unsettling past. Scattered throughout Jeffersonville and its surrounding areas are forgotten cemeteries—small burial grounds that have been abandoned, overgrown, or nearly erased by time. These cemeteries hold stories of early settlers, epidemics, wars, and families whose names have slowly faded from memory. Many of these burial sites are not marked on modern maps and are often hidden behind tree lines, near old roads, or tucked away on private land. What remains are weathered headstones, sunken graves, and an eerie silence that feels disconnected from the busy city nearby. 🏙️ Je...

    Home   |   Cities & Locations   |   About / Disclaimer   |   Contact   |   Privacy Policy 🪦 Forgotten Creepy Cemeteries in Hardinsburg, Indiana Hardinsburg, Indiana is a small rural community surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and farmland. While the area appears quiet and peaceful today, its history runs deep and carries a darker, more forgotten side. Scattered throughout the Hardinsburg region are abandoned and neglected cemeteries that date back to the earliest settlers. These forgotten burial grounds, often hidden by trees and brush, hold the remains of families and individuals whose stories have been lost to time. Long before modern cemeteries were established, residents of Hardinsburg relied on small family plots and church graveyards. As generations passed and communities shifted, many of these burial sites were left behind, creating the eerie and forgotten cemeteries that still exist today. 🌲 Early Settlement and Bur...

Home | Cities & Locations | About / Disclaimer | Contact | Privacy Policy Greenville Cemetery Location: Greenville, Indiana (Floyd County) Greenville Cemetery is a small, rural burial ground serving the community of Greenville and the surrounding area. Many of the graves date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, reflecting the families who lived and worked in this part of southern Indiana. What Remains Several simple headstones and markers remain visible today. Many reflect family names of early settlers, farmers, and local residents. Some older stones are worn with age. Local Notes Although Greenville Cemetery does not have widely known legends associated with it, it remains a part of local heritage and a reflection of the community’s early history. Visitors should be respectful and aware that this is a final resting place. Respect & Preservation Cemeteri...