Phantasmagoria Photography Prints 
Instantaneous Photographs of Things Unseen
Captured and processed by S.M. McClure
 
Captured 3/18/2023 at the Hooded Grave Cemetery, Catawissa, PA.
 
History:
The Hooded Grave Cemetery in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, is a very small, mysterious burial ground known for its iron "hooded" grave enclosures covering two 19th-century tombs. These unusual metal structures, believed to be unique to this region, were likely intended to protect the graves from grave robbers or wild animals. Some speculate they were meant to prevent the spread of disease or even keep the dead from rising, adding to the legends surrounding the site.
 
The cemetery has gained a reputation for paranormal activity, with visitors reporting strange lights, shadowy figures, and sudden drops in temperature. Some claim to hear whispers or faint voices near the hooded graves, while others have felt an unexplained sense of unease. Theories suggest the iron coverings may have been placed to trap spirits or keep something sinister from escaping. Whether for practical or supernatural reasons, the Hooded Grave Cemetery remains one of Pennsylvania’s most fascinating, unique, and haunted burial sites.