Witch’s Grave at Oak Hill Cemetery

The witch’s grave in Galena, Kansas, is a local legend centered at Oak Hill Cemetery. While there is no historical record of a witch being buried there, the site is a popular destination for paranormal enthusiasts. 

Location and Visitation

• Address: Oak Hill Cemetery, 1501 Columbus St, Galena, KS 66739.
• Specific Site: The “witch’s grave” is traditionally said to be an unmarked or poorly marked plot located toward the back of the cemetery.
• Access: The cemetery is generally open to the public during daylight hours. 

Local Legends and Phenomena

• Hauntings: Stories claim the area is active with apparitions, voices, and strange sounds, particularly at 3:33 AM.
• Visual Reports: Some visitors report seeing a “woman in white” wandering the grounds at night.
• The Cracked Stone: A related legend involves a husband who failed to give his wife a proper Christian burial; her headstone reportedly cracked in the shape of a woman’s face. Despite multiple replacements, the crack supposedly reappeared every time.
• Investigation: In 2007, the Galena City Council officially permitted ghost hunters to investigate the site, though no conclusive evidence of paranormal activity was found. 

Nearby Folklore

It is common for this legend to be confused with other regional “witch graves”: 

• Quaker Hill Cemetery (Riverton, KS): Located nearby, this site features a legend about a woman named Mary who was supposedly hanged as a witch. Her grave was reportedly moved to a different location within the cemetery recently.
• Baxter Springs, KS: Some residents refer to a “witch’s grave” in a local cemetery where a woman’s headstone has doll eyes carved into it.