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What makes this bust stand out among all the others in Spring Grove is that according to legend, the man buried here had a rather strange final request. According to the man's will, after his death the man wanted his eyes removed and placed into the sockets of the bust on his tombstone. No one is sure why he wanted this done, but the popular belief is that he wanted to keep watch over his grave for all eternity. I'm Watching You As if the idea of human eyes being shoved inside a granite bust isn't disturbing enough, there is another variation of the story in which those human eyes actually follow you as you walk around the cemetery. No matter where you stand, if you can see the bust, it will appear as though it is watching you. Of course, sometimes it's darn near impossible to follow someone with just your eyes, so in certain situations, the statue comes to life and will turn its entire head in order to see you better. And if you're really lucky, some people say the bust will even speak to you. |
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So if you try to sneak into Spring Grove Cemetery late one night don't be surprised if you get the feeling that someone is watching your every move. Of course, it might just be cemetery security coming to arrest you for trespassing. |