Bethesda Church and Cemetery, Morristown


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Bethesda Church and Cemetery in Morristown, TN, is considered haunted, with tales of ghostly Confederate soldiers who are said to become aggressive if visitors speak with a Northern accent. Other reported phenomena include the sounds of a crying baby near a grave and the phantom presence of a weeping mother. The church was built in 1835 and served as a hospital during the Civil War, adding to the cemetery's history and potentially contributing to its ghostly reputation. Visitors have reported encountering the spirits of Confederate soldiers, some of whom are said to become aggressive, particularly if a Northern accent is spoken on the grounds. Some stories describe the sound of a baby crying in the distance, attributed to a child who died in infancy due to disease in the 1800s. A spectral weeping mother has been heard in the cemetery, often in connection with the crying baby's legend. Some visitors have reported feeling a mysterious, unseen force when exploring the area. A specific grave with an inverted pentagram on the footstone is believed by some to belong to a witch, with tales of strange noises like scratching and thrashing coming from the grave. However, the symbol may also represent a women's organization.

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