Historical East Hill Cemetery, established in 1857, is uniquely situated directly on the state line between Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia. As one of the most historic sites in the area, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as the resting place for over 4,000 individuals, including:Bristol's Founding Fathers: Figures such as Joseph Anderson and Samuel Goodson.Veterans: More than 300 veterans are buried here, including Revolutionary War hero General Evan Shelby. It's been is service for 160+ years, ๐ปEast Hill Cemetery is widely considered the most haunted location in Bristol. Local historians and visitors have reported hundreds of sightings and unexplained sounds on the grounds since its founding in 1857. POPULAR LEGENDS and SIGHTINGS ๐ THE WOMAN IN PINK: One of the most famous stories involves an out-of-town visitor who saw a woman in a pink gown. The figure pointed toward a specific shrub before vanishing; when the visitor looked closer, she found her great-grandmother's graveโwho had been buried in a pink dress. ๐๏ธGENERAL EVAN SHELBY: The Revolutionary War hero's spirit is said to still wander his former hunting grounds, even appearing to people before the cemetery was officially established. ๐ฅTHE BURNING TREE GHOST: On rainy nights, witnesses have reported seeing a tree that appears to be on fire. Those who approach to investigate find no evidence of fire or heat. ๐ธPHANTOM CHILDREN: Passersby have reported hearing the sounds of children playing on cold, snowy nights. Some witnesses have even seen small white figures moving through the graveyard. Historic graves where visitors report eerie sounds and shadows ๐ Learn how to support East Hill Cemetery here: https://wcyb.com/news/local/east-hill-cemetery-leaders-need-publics-help# Donations & Volunteering: You can contact the board at easthill12@myyahoo.com or visit their official website.Mailing Address:East Hill Memorial Cemetery AssociationPO Box 1132Abingdon, VA 24212.
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