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Bowman Cemetery


Bowman Cemetery, located off Lusk Lock Road near Elkton, Ohio, is enveloped in intriguing legends and paranormal accounts. Visitors have reported experiences such as electronic voice phenomena (EVP), electromagnetic field (EMF) spikes, uneasy feelings, sensations of being watched, and even physical interactions like touches, scratches, or bites. A prominent legend associated with the site is that of a witch who allegedly abducted and killed children, later facing execution by hanging from a nearby tree. While historical evidence for this tale is lacking, it contributes to the cemetery's mystique. Another intriguing account involves a mysterious figure dubbed "Bumper Man." Visitors have reported that, during nighttime visits, a man is said to grab the bumper of vehicles, creating a chilling experience for those present.

Bowman Cemetery paranormal

Photo by: Marianne Donley
Location submitted by: sdonley on 08/05/2017
DBA Approved: Y


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PANICd#: 1970

Publication date: 08/05/2017

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Last visited: 06/18/2015

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Bowman Cemetery is small, and it is no longer active.

Lusk Lock Road
Elkton , OH 44432
Open to the public: No

Lat: 40.7503385
Lon: -80.6662826

Database Summary:

Demographic Rank: 4
History: 1
Stories: 3
Claims: 10
Evidence: 1
Resources: 2
Retrievals: 16330
Vistor Rating: 5.0
Votes: 1

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History

History information is some background and history about the location. This is meant to be a basic summary. Below the history records you will find sources in which you can click on to find out more information. There may be multiple history records per location.


We have had a hard time trying to find history for this cemetery on-line. We have on our list of tasks to some day travel to a local library to look up historical information for this location.

All that we have found is: Bowman Cemetery is located back a drive off the west side of Lusk Lock Road, north of County Road 419, outside Elkton, Ohio (Elkrun Township, Columbiana County). The coordinates are 40 45' 2.02" N, 80 39' 58.54" W.

Bowman Cemetery is small, and it is no longer active. There are many old gravestones, and the majority are in great condition. The township does an excellent job of maintaining the cemetery.

Added by: sdonley on 08/05/2017 DB#:320
Source(s):
http://www.graveaddiction.com/bowman.html


Stories

Stories are just that. Stories and personal accounts that have been reported about the location. This section could also contain research notes as well.


Bowman's Cemetery is in the middle of nowhere. If you are going to Lusk's Lock, Bowman's is on the road directly opposite of the lock. It is about one half mile back on the left hand side up in the woods.

It is said that a witch took children up there and killed them. She was caught and supposedly hanged from a nearby tree. There are no dates and no proof that this happened. However, the site is haunted. EVP and some great pics have been gotten up there. The general feeling to leave as soon as you get there hits nearly everyone. Many of the grave markers are simple wooden crosses. It is very small and very creepy.

Added by: sdonley on 08/05/2017 DB#: 1274
Source(s): http://www.strangeusa.com/Viewlocation.aspx?id=590...


Bowman's Cemetery in Rogers is supposed to be haunted. A witch supposedly killed children here and was hung from a big tree. This cemetery also contains a grave with a huge, deep crack in it that you can stick your entire arm down, if you're brave. It's located on Lusk Lock Road, far back in the woods.

Added by: sdonley on 08/05/2017 DB#: 1275
Source(s): http://www.forgottenoh.com/Counties/Columbiana/bow...


It may sound crazy, but I have learned from personal experience that "Bumper Man" really does exist. When in Bowman's Cemetery between the times of dusk and through the night, you may encounter a person, or man, that my friends and relatives call "Bumper Man." Why do we call him that you ask? Because, when I was visiting Bowman's with my aunt, searching for spirits on one of our annual ghost hunts, I kept telling my aunt to go down a road. But my cousin started crying and screaming because she said I wouldn't want to go if I saw what came up and grabbed onto their bumper yesterday when they were here. As a result, my sister and I started calling him "Bumper Man."

When we went down to see what all of the hullabaloo was about, we made a mistake by getting out of the car and making noise. We heard something and ran to the car, and sped out of the cemetery part. We stopped above the road. We were joking about old Bumper Man, until we heard something behind the car. Sure enough, there he was, that bumper grabbin' psycho! I know this doesn't sound true, but you go down to the town of Rogers, and go to Bowman's, and I'll see you at the mechanics!

Added by: sdonley on 08/05/2017 DB#: 1276
Source(s): https://www.ohioexploration.com/paranormal/stories...


Paranormal Claims

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Claim # Added Added By Claim
2496 08/05/2017 sdonley Many have recorded EVPs at this location.
2497 08/05/2017 sdonley Many have recorded EMF spikes at this location.
2498 08/05/2017 sdonley Almost everyone gets an uneasy feeling when they arrive.
2499 08/05/2017 sdonley People have reported the sense of being watched.
2500 08/05/2017 sdonley People have reported being touched.
2501 08/05/2017 sdonley People have reported being scratched or bit.
3571 02/14/2025 sdonley People have reported the sounds of whispers or conversations.
3572 02/14/2025 sdonley People have reported seeing shadows out in the woods.
3573 02/14/2025 sdonley People have reported seeing the apparitions of children dancing in the cemetery.
3574 02/14/2025 sdonley People have reported feeling cold spots moving through the grounds of the cemetery.

Paranormal Evidence

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CLAIM #: 2496 - Many have recorded EVPs at this location.



Evidence Type: Video
Encounter Type: EVP
Hauting Type: Unknown
Investigation Status: More Investigation Needed
Video by West Pennsylvania Paranormal Investigations Group
Submitted By: sdonley On: 08/05/2017
DBA Approved: Y

Additional Resources

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West Pennsylvania Paranormal Investigations Group
Added: 08/05/2017 By: sdonley
A paranormal investigation conducted by this group. There is evidence video that is also attached. We will be posting it as evidence as well.
Bowman Cemetery in Elkton, Ohio - Find a Grave Cemetery
Added: 12/16/2024 By: sdonley
Bowman Cemetery is located back a drive off the west side of Lusk Lock Road, north of County Road 419, outside Elkton, Ohio (Elkrun Township, Columbiana...

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