Moon Point Cemetery, Streator
Moon Point Cemetery in Streator, Illinois, is known for the legend of the "Hatchet Lady," a ghost of a woman who protects her son's grave from the Civil War, and reports of floating lights and a ghostly boy. The cemetery is also associated with folklore, like the belief that trains passing through while one is inside can lead to a permanent inability to leave. The Hatchet Lady: The primary legend involves a female spirit who fiercely guards the grave of her son, a Civil War soldier, telling visitors to "Get out!" and potentially even wielding a hatchet. Visitors have reported seeing eerie, dancing lights or orbs of light, both red and white, in and around the cemetery. Some stories mention a ghostly boy also haunting the cemetery grounds. Other reported phenomena include unexplained shadows, ghostly figures lurking about, and the sounds of small children's voices. The Train Legend: A persistent belief is that if a train passes by the cemetery while a person is inside, they will be unable to leave. Christina Ciphers: There is speculation that Christina Ciphers, who is buried in the cemetery, may be the identity of the Hatchet Lady.