Salt Lake Secrets

Pleasant Green Cemetery

2010-08-27T13:04:00.004-06:00

If you love creepy places, you'll love this one! The Pleasant Green Cemetery isn't the oldest Cemetery in Utah, but in my opinion it is one of the creepiest. It’s located in Magna and is easy to miss (unless you know it’s there) The road to access it is just off Copper Bend Road, you cross some train tracks and follow the road up the hill.

(Access Road to the Cemetary)

The cemetery’s first burial was in 1872 but it was not an official cemetery until 1883. It's not well maintained despite the fact that there is still the occasional burial there. It is also vandalized quite often. It is not uncommon to see the deceased's headstone kicked over or graffiti on it. While I was out there I found several tags with upside down crosses, the phrase “Helter Skelter” written on monuments, and I also have seen several dead cats. There must be some sick people out in Magna!

You can easily tell the graves with still living relatives that maintain them from the ones that are forgotten and beginning to fade. Some of the grave stones are so worn they do little more than mark the spot were someone is buried.

I have been told that at certain times of the year the entire cemetery will glow green when looked at from a hilltop. I have been told that this is for one of two reasons:

First that the forgotten souls of those buried there are upset at the disrespect and vandalism’s committed or that there are minerals in the soil that cause a green hue to be seen during certain conditions. It is near Kennecott Copper mine after all.

Here are some photos of the cemetery. There is not a Google street view available as the road to it is not clearly marked as a city street. However, I have included a Satellite view

Google Satellite View:

The Summum Pyramid

2009-09-21T09:31:00.008-06:00

Well, The Summum Pyramid isn't exactly a fable or secret. But, Not many people are aware of it's existence.

The Summum Pyramid is located at the corner of 700 West Genesee Avenue(850 South). It is 40 feet long at the base and stands 26 feet tall. It is a temple for the Summum faith. It is said to be aligned with what the Summum's believe to be the true north of earth. The pyramid is used to create and store the Summum Nectar Publications, as a classroom for students studying the Summum Philosophy, and it is used to conduct sacred initiations.

I guess you can think of the Summum's as a sort of Hybrid of the Egyptian beliefs. Around the pyramid are all types of Egyptian hieroglyphs and as their website clearly states, they practice mummification.

When I went there it seemed pretty cool. It's not in the best part of town but it looks like people respect it and leave it alone, There wasn't any visible tagging or vandalism. It is definitely something to check out if your in the area.

Here are some Pictures of the pyramid, and as always the google street view.

Off their Website:

Google Street View:

Hobbitville

2009-09-15T14:18:00.007-06:00

(Entrance to Hobbitville)

I have always heard tales about a mysterious tiny village in Salt lake, where hobbits live. If you step foot on the land you are said to be chased off by these "little people" with rocks and pitch forks. I have even heard stories that it changes locations and is never in the same place. I decided to investigate this for myself...I didn't get far.

The location of Hobbitville isn't exactly a secret, and it does not change locations. You can even see it on Google maps. It is located at about 1850 South 1300 East on the east side of the street. It's actually name is "Allen Park."

With a little research I found the actual story:

This "little village" was originally built in the 1920's by a man that loved birds. He built little structures to keep them in. (I guess these could have been confused for little houses) He has since died and his widow still owns the property, She rents out the cottages for people to live in.

When I attempted to explore it, I only made it to the fountain just past the entrance before I was stopped and questioned by security:

"This is private property!"

"Who Are You?"

"You need to turn around and leave!"

From what I was able to see, the place seemed very interesting. There were many small monuments with random quotes on them that I did not recognize from any poem or story that I am familiar with.

My suggestion is to look at pictures online. I doubt they will give you a tour and you may risk a tresspassing ticket. However, my next goal is to find someone that is renting there and see if I can get them to show me around. I will keep you posted!

Here are some Photo's I was able to Find:

Google Maps:

Other Sites: