General Information
The OES originally visited Forest Rose Cemetery on May 8, 2004. We have since returned on numerous occasions during the night with permission from the caretaker. This large cemetery was actually two cemeteries before its founding. The German Burying Ground was established in 1826 on what is now the north side of Forest Rose Cemetery; and the Lutheran Cemetery, established 1848, on the south side. They were separated by a field until the City of Lancaster bought both cemeteries in 1882, combining them into the Forest Rose Cemetery. Many older cemeteries around Lancaster have been relocated to Forest Rose due to development. Forest Rose is rather large with hills and winding paths throughout, the highest point being over 1100 feet above sea-level. Most of the tombstones and mausoleums are in great condition and the cemetery seems to be very well kept.

During our visits at night, we have experienced several instances of paranormal phenomenon. During a trip in May of 2005 with the Central Ohio Paranormal Society, four EVPs were recorded. Then on the night of July 15, 2005, a remarkable photo of an apparent apparition was taken standing on a hill above a mausoleum. There were no people in the cemetery that night other than the four OES members, and none of them were near where this photo was taken. The photo was taken with a Canon Digital Rebel SLR camera with the shutter open for about 20-30 seconds. It is truly one of the clearest apparition photos that we have seen to date. Three versions of the photo are below; the original, resized, and zoomed in on the apparition. Please send any comments about the photo to .
 
 Location Information: Active Cemetery
Forest Rose is located on N Columbus Street in Lancaster, Fairfield County.
 
 Photographs
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 EVP Recordings

 I Don't Like You: Recorded after we asked if anyone was there, this whispery voice responded "I don't like you."

 Hey You, Be Gone: This EVP was recorded as we were walking around saying "Hey You, Be Gone."

 No: This EVP is a very firm voice saying "No". We're not too sure with what he was disagreeing with.

 Hey: This very slight whisper almost sounds like a child saying "Hey", trying to get our attention.

 Hey #2: This whisper also sound like someone saying "Hey", but it is much quicker, almost urgent.

 Odd Breath: Between the chuckles, listen for a breath that seems a little out-of-place.

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