APS Case File #064

Athens Cemetery

Location
City: Athens
County: Athens
State: Ohio

History
Simms Cemetery in Athens has the distinction of being considered one of the most haunted places in the country. It is said to actually move, making it difficult to locate for the Ohio University students who search it out. My friend Dan, who goes to OU, says that the cemetery is just located behind another cemetery and is therefore harder to find.

Judge Simms, after whom the place is named, was--according to legend--once the judge and executioner for the area. After a sentence was given, it would be carried out at the Judge's home on Peach Ridge. Rope marks are still visible on the "hanging tree" in the cemetery.

Visitors to Simms Cemetery often report seeing strange shapes, especially the figure of Simms himself, who says two words to trespassers: "Get out!" Most people take his advice. Ghostly figures are also seen hanging from the tree on occasion.

Comments
An investigation is planned for 2008.
-John Albrecht Jr., Lead Investigator

Notes
This place is very hard to find. Reports say that it moves.

Status
Case Open

Souce: www.forgottenoh.com