Ramsey Cemetery

Ramsey Cemetery is a cemetery located in Effingham County, Illinois, with the nearest town being Shumway, Illinois. The cemetery is one of the oldest in the area and was created in 1851 with the burial of Alexander Ramsey. The cemetery has been associated with many different legends and lore around the local area. The main attraction is the collection of caves that are situated near the cemetery. It has also been nicknamed the Casbar Cemetery. Ramsey Cemetery is a popular area for teenagers around the area, and the eeriness of the place continues to interest people from all over. The area is rumored to be haunted and remains a popular nighttime hangout.

Ramsey Cemetery is located in Effingham County. It is approximately six miles away from the intersection of the Interstate 57 and Interstate 70. The cemetery is situated at the gateway to Little Egypt, which is a nickname given to the area of Southern Illinois. Next to the graves are a collection of caves, or rock shelters. These caves are made of sandstone and are thousands of years old. Generations of people have carved names, words, and declarations of love into the walls of rock.

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