Spring Grove Cemetary in Cincinnati

On our recent trip to Cincinnati, we happened by Spring Grove cemetery. We had done a city tour earlier and it was a strong recommendation. We were in awe and could see why it was recommended.

The cemetery spans 700 acres tucked away in the queen city. It also boasts a Level 3 Accredited Arboretum as awarded by the Morton Arboretum Register. Spring Grove is only one of two historic cemeteries to achieve the Level 3 designation for arboretum standards.

The part that really struck us is how amazing some of the architecture was. The gothic feel of the architecture was my favorite part of the trip here. I made this joke several times, but it truly felt like we were in Elden Ring at parts. Between headstones, mausoleums, and the trees, everything was laid out and built up to be a monument to life after death.

We took photos, hopefully, in a way that is respectful of the deceased and their families.

Now we wouldn’t be us if we didn’t talk about the spooky side of things. It should come as no surprise to anyone that there have been numerous reports of haunted happenings here. It is a cemetery after all, right? There are bound to be ghosts aplenty here. The place has been around for over 175 years. Plenty of angry spirits in that amount of time.

There have been stories of ghostly eyes in statues that glow a haunting yellow to a pair of white dogs that terrorized two unfortunate teenagers sneaking into the cemetery after dark. Plenty of stories out there to read and we’re sure there are plenty more to come.

If you ever find yourself in Cincinnati, do yourself a favor and visit Spring Grove. It is definitely and experience unlike any other cemetery we have ever visited. Be sure to be respectful. Maybe the next story will be from you.