Post Cemetery, Mackinac Island


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Post Cemetery on Mackinac Island is reportedly haunted by several entities, most notably a mother mourning her two young children buried in the late 19th century, and British and American soldiers from the fort. Legends suggest paranormal activity includes weeping, apparitions of figures, and a general atmosphere of supernatural presence, possibly due to its history as a long-standing military and civilian burial ground for over 200 years. One of the most frequently mentioned hauntings is the spectral figure of a mother weeping over the graves of her two young children, whose story is documented in the book "Haunts of Mackinac". As a military burial ground for Fort Mackinac, British and American soldiers are said to linger, along with civilians such as Ignatius Goldhofer, a Civil War veteran, and the infant children of Lieutenant Calvin and Mary Cowles. Beyond specific figures, the cemetery is a known hotspot for paranormal experiences and is often included in local ghost tours. The Post Cemetery contains graves that date back over 200 years and served as a final resting place for both military personnel and other residents.

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