![]() ![]() ![]() Few are believed to know the exact location of this cemetery and my inquiries into the site were mostly met with silence. In the center of the burial ground is a black tomb that bears a one-word inscription in Latin. ![]() This eerie graveyard is supposedly surrounded by a high stone wall and is filled with crumbling stone crypts. There is also said to be a haunted cemetery in the area known as "Ghost Hollow", located south of Quincy. This four-legged is rumored to still haunt this historic mansion. The stories say that Villa Kathrine, the only Moorish castle built on the Mississippi, is haunted by Bingo, the Great Dane that was once owned by George Metz, who constructed the house. There are said to be a number of haunted houses and sites here, including one of the most famous buildings in the region. Thanks to its rich history, the city is also known for its many ghostly legends and lore. In later years, it became known as the "Jewel of the West" and later, the "Gem City". The city grew rapidly, thanks to both river traffic and the railroads. ![]() The town was started back in 1822 when a settler named John Wood built a cabin here at what is now the foot of Delaware Street. Located along the banks of the Mississippi River is Quincy, Illinois. ![]()
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