Ammon Cemetery, Idaho Falls
Ammon Cemetery in Idaho Falls is rumored to be haunted by a ghostly child and other unsettling phenomena. Located at 3456 E. 17th St., the cemetery has become known for a variety of paranormal encounters reported by visitors. The most famous tale involves a ghost, believed to be a child, that is seen climbing a nearby tree and waving at people who drive by. Visitors have reported hearing faint noises and rustling in the trees, as well as coughing sounds. A woman or girl's shriek or gasp has also been heard. Some people have described a strange and nasty smell in the air while at the cemetery. A heavy, unsettling feeling of being watched is a common experience reported by those who visit. Some visitors have described a "heavy pit" sensation in their chest. Stories of other paranormal activity exist beyond the well-known lore, such as one personal account of hearing a chilling "cemetery moan".