Glowing children Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
For over 25 years neighbors have claimed glowing child ghosts enter nearby homes and scatter toys. The Stranger reports that researchers say the cemetery's northern half was "almost certainly vacant". Source: The Stranger, 2025.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
A pioneer cemetery on Beacon Hill used for Beacon Hill and Georgetown settlers until the 1930s; part of it was bulldozed in 1987, and claims about remains left under homes are disputed (The Seattle Times).
Ghost stories
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Then and now
Public access
Access unverified The Seattle Times describes it as having no gate or visitor center. Surrounding homes are private. Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
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