The Idaho City Pioneer Cemetery is considered haunted by some because of its connection to the town's violent boom-town history, where an estimated 3,000+ people, many dying from non-natural causes, are buried in numerous unmarked graves. Locals report lingering spirits, and some paranormal investigations have recorded disembodied voices, such as a voice saying the name "Elizabeth," while others have described unsettling experiences like an unexplained fire. The cemetery dates back to the 1860s gold rush, and many of the people buried there died from violence, accidents, or disease, rather than natural causes. Due to fires and the transient nature of the gold-rush population, many graves lack markers and are considered unknown, fueling speculation about spirits lingering there. Some locals believe the violence of the past has resulted in spirits remaining in the cemetery. Reports include disembodied voices, such as the name "Elizabeth," and unexplained occurrences like a fire starting suddenly at 11 p.m. Some visitors find the cemetery both peaceful and uncomfortable. A sudden fire and a reported voice saying "Elizabeth" have been documented during investigations, leaving some to believe the deceased are still present.