Ghostly Tales Part I: The Hillside Cemetery

A misty day in the cemetery Photo by Katey Fetch
A misty day in the cemetery Photo by Katey Fetch

The Hillside Cemetery, perched above Silverton, is the final resting place for generations of pioneers, miners, and residents, and it holds tales of heartbreak, hardship, and perhaps the supernatural. Local legends say not everyone buried among the weathered headstones has found eternal rest.

For more than a century, tales of strange lights, disembodied voices, and unexplained encounters have surro…