Maple Hill Cemetery

HAUNTED FM · LOCATION FILE 001

Huntsville · Alabama · Cemeteries

Maple Hill Cemetery Huntsville Alabama Front1.jpg — LonelyPilgrim. CC BY 2.5. Image source and credits. Displayed at reduced size; no content edits.

Reported haunting · Outdoor visit

Historic burial grounds associated with local stories of apparitions and unexplained sounds.

Historical background

Maple Hill Cemetery is the oldest and largest cemetery in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Founded on two acres (8,000 m2) in about the year 1822, it now encompasses nearly 100 acres (400,000 m2) and contains over 80,000 burials. It was added to the Alabama Historical Commission's Historic Cemetery Register in 2008, and to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. Its occupants include five governors of Alabama, five United States senators, and numerous other figures of local, state, and national note. It is located east of the Twickenham Historic District.

Background excerpt: Maple Hill Cemetery (Huntsville, Alabama), Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Excerpted from the introduction; formatting simplified. Contributor history.

The story behind the stop

The accounts associated with this location are reports and folklore, not proof of paranormal activity. Read the source account ↗

Plan your visit

Use the designated public entrance during permitted hours. Check local opening rules and weather before setting out. Outdoor access does not include neighboring buildings, private property, or entry after closing.

Keep clear of services and mourners. Stay on permitted paths, leave markers and offerings untouched, and ask about photography rules.

Locate Maple Hill Cemetery on a map ↗

Research and visitor source ↗

Prepared October 2, 2026. Opening hours, prices, access, and tour availability are not monitored in real time.