Gunntown Cemetery, Naugatuck
By Ray Bendici | Category: HauntingsThe Damned Story: One of the oldest cemeteries in the area, the Gunntown Cemetery in the Millville section of Naugatuck, dates back over two centuries to 1790, and features numerous headstones from the Colonial era. A smallish plot, it is enclosed by a stone wall and an iron gate, neither of which seem to contain the restless spirits alleged to roam this graveyard.
Gunntown Cemetery is a bit unique in terms of “haunting” in that there doesn’t seem to be a particular well-known legend associated with the site to account for the supposed high level of haunting that occurs here, other than it being a very old cemetery. No tales of heinous crimes or tragic love stories to stoke the paranormal reputation, as it were. (Well, none that we could find any record of — if anyone knows of one, please feel free to share it.)
As for particular otherworldly phenomena observed here — some claim to have heard random music and the laughter of children; others have alleged that they’ve seen a man carrying a lantern leading a horse across the grounds, as well as a little boy playing by the back wall who simply vanishes. Still others have claimed to have glimpsed a black dog that also quickly disappears.
Those who have investigated here have recorded spirit orbs and mists, as well as numerous EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomena). The Warrens have also visited Gunntown, and unsurprisingly, deemed it “officially haunted.” Many who trek there at night suggest that there are strong feelings of dread, inexplicable drops in temperature, and a general sense of being creepy.
Speaking of creepy, Creepy Connecticut has investigated the site, and offers a bit more about the area’s history. Oxford Past has a list of those buried there.
Our Damned Experience: We have yet to go gunning for Gunntown, but hope to soon.
If You Go: Gunntown Cemetery is located on Gunntown Road in Naugatuck. From what we can tell, there are no set hours, and there are no “No Trespassing” signs.
That being said, the local police patrol the area regularly and frown upon after-dark visits. Although, as always, if you do decide to visit, please be respectful.
Hi,I lived in Naugatuck,right up the hill from this place,and have been to the cemetery at night,I did not see or hear anything remotely strange while there unless you consider dogs barking odd.I also knew people who have been there and they also had not felt a presence or hear anything so maybe the ghosts weren’t up to haunting us or maybe it’s not truly haunted.
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Hello,
2 of my friends and I started a small paranormal investiagtion group. We’ve visited this site many times and each of those times we’ve all witnessed some things. For one, we’ve had our EMF detectors go off many times and have found many cold spots where our thermometer readings dropped. Second, While I was sitting in the car outside of the cemetary alone, I saw a man in the back seat of the car. On another occasion, one of the other members also saw a female in the back of the car while she was alone as well. I have seen a figure in a black hooded cloak almost glidding along side the car as we drove past. This would go along with what some witnesse said of seeing a figure with a black hooded cloak riding a horse infront of the cemetary. I believe the site is haunted, and will continue to go back there until i find real evidence that it is not.
Thank you.
srry but i got to point out that orbs are not ghosts merely a result of paranormal activity manefesting it’s self.
2nd the warrens (though i respect them) dont use scientifc means to decide on a haunting therefor in my opinion the warrens popularity makes people look nto a case more simplly because they were there.
p.s. tasha,are you looking for any more people to investigate with?do i need to sign up?
p.s.s.my email address tink952@aol.com
Hi Ray,
Tasha and I have been to this place many many times and are planning on going there this weekend. This is my absolute favorite place to visit in CT. I will send you an email with further info about us.
Thanks,
Jeff
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ah thats the problem with email you dont get to check it all the time.thanks for the email jeff (if its there i havent checked xD.)id to point out 1. im not shy about saying stuff online. 2. i dont have my license YET,and 3. i have a haloween party to host. srry if any of this is a problem but any weekend is fine again im sorry. T-T
theres no editing? whatever. i meant to say that i have a haloween party with a few freinds(2) saturdays a no go for me but maybe if your planing sunday i MIGHT meet you there.no guarentees…lol i think im part of your (group?)already. i need to stop doing that.
Hi, I live in Naugatuck and have never been in the cemetery at night, only during the day. But a group of my friends went one night and said before they even reached the actual cemetry…while walking from the car they felt a presence, heard a whistle then immediately afterward they heard a mans voice almost as if in their ears say “hello”
I’m thinking about going soon but none of my friends will go back, haha.