Dean Hill Revolutionary Cemetery, Fitchburg
Dean Hill Revolutionary Cemetery in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, unofficially known as "The Rev," is associated with a variety of frightening legends and paranormal claims. Originally a burial ground for Revolutionary War veterans and their families, the cemetery has since fallen into disrepair, with vandalism and occult stories adding to its haunted reputation. Apparitions of Revolutionary War soldiers are said to have been seen in the cemetery, sometimes with glowing eyes. Reports describe hearing loud, frightening screams coming from the cemetery, particularly at night. Some rumors allege that the cemetery has been used for satanic practices and other bizarre rituals. According to one persistent urban legend, a stone in the cemetery was inscribed with the ominous words, "Ye who stands upon thy grave, shall follow." The stone is said to have since been stolen. A rumor persists of a man in his 20s who was found burned on the road near the cemetery. Some tales suggest that a ritual performed at the site opened a portal between worlds. The fact that many gravestones are broken or have been moved into clumps adds to the spooky and abandoned atmosphere. Local events, such as the story of a teenage girl who died nearby after her car hit a tree, have become intertwined with the cemetery's lore.