“The Witchs Tomb”, a grave bordered by chain web links, is located in the middle of the historic section of Glenwood Cemetery of Yazoo City, Mississippi. In fact, the legend of the Witch of Yazoo arrived in Willie Morris’ publication, Good Old Boy released in 1971.

Additionally, many of locals mentioned that the tomb and the legend existed long before Morris was born.

According to legend, the old woman resided on the Yazoo River, and was caught abusing fishermen that she lured in off the river. However, the constable is claimed to have chased her into the swamps, but by the time he reached the witch, she had become half submerged in quicksand.

As the witch was sinking, she vouched her revenge on Yazoo City and its residents. “In 20 years, I will return and burn this town to the ground!” However, no one thought a lot of it at the time. Then came May 25, 1904.

The Fire of 1904 damaged over 200 residences and almost every service in Yazoo – 324 structures in total amount.
Subsequently, several concepts evolved as to how the fire began, yet none were conclusive. Incidentally, one of the most popular theories is that the fire started in a shop owned by Miss Wise who was preparing for her wedding to be held later on that day.

While this is quite a possibility, it is the unusual and strong winds that were blowing on that particular day that lead to many laying blame on the witch.

Additionally, witnesses claimed that the flames seemed to move with the supernaturally powerful winds.

Consequently, this is one of the eeriest truths of the story due to the weather forecast from May 25, 1904, making no mention of high winds at the location.

A group of residents led an investigation right into Glenwood Cemetery the day after the fire, and discovered the large chains around the tomb broken in two.

Today, people of all ages delight in taking the tour of Glenwood and hearing the story of the witch, (passionately described by, “The Chain Woman,” by numerous in contemporary Yazoo). along with the story of many various other renowned as well as well known Yazooans, led by our costumed authors.

Several others check out to see the grave by themselves, as well as to delight in the tranquility and serenity that can be found just in such a historic relaxing location as Glenwood.

You can learn more concerning arranging a tour for your team by seeing our Tours web page, or download the witch pamphlet (consisting of a map to the grave) to check out on your own time, if you like.

Some folks have actually claimed that the fact of the witch’s grave is that a male is hidden there. Make indisputable, there is no evidence of this.

As a matter of fact, the only document ever before to have been discovered, to our understanding, reveals that a lady possessed the plot in Glenwood where the witch’s tomb is located.

Many years earlier, the rock (currently long gone) which was initial to the tomb just had the letters T. W. (The Witch??).

The rock which is currently in position mysteriously fell and split in two quickly after installment. No one recognizes why for certain. The heavy chains bordering the grave are continuously being fixed, just to crumble once again quickly after.

There is certainly some mystical pressure at the workplace here. Come see for yourself, and hear the story. After that, determine what you think …

Existing regional tradition claims that when all of the chains are gone from her tomb, “the witch” will certainly return again to exact her retribution on Yazoo City.

To now, our burial ground sextons are very cautious to keep the chains repaired and also in place, though they often are damaged once again very soon.