[Hancle704]

I believe that when the developer sold lots in that area they were priced as premium lots because they are in a historic district.

[TomW]

It has been a year or so since I read "Leisureville" but, as I remember it, the previous statements in this thread are true regard what was put forth in the book. The cemetery (graveyard) is part of a former African-American community called "Negrotown." Unfortunately I don't remember the dates of this village and it would seem very possible that the cemetery would be tended by decendants of those with ties to that community. The few pages in the book made me very curious about this piece of history and I hope to look into it deeper when we finally move to TV. I expect there are local historians to be found and of course, the library probably has useful material too.

[TrudyM]

Very interesting. I thought Caroline might be a good spot, but now I will probably have to cross it off my list. Hawaiians are very superstitious about burial grounds, graveyards etc. and although my husband claims he is not superstitious, he would (and has in the past) equate a graveyard with lower property values

[BobKat1]

Originally Posted by TrudyM

Very interesting. I thought Caroline might be a good spot, but now I will probably have to cross it off my list. Hawaiians are very superstitious about burial grounds, graveyards etc. and although my husband claims he is not superstitious, he would (and has in the past) equate a graveyard with lower property values

It's a large (and desireable-I think) village. Maybe you could get far enough away that it wouldn't matter?

[dancerbill]

In addition to the creepy nature of the area around the Caroline pool, especially at midnight, I was told that someone had died in that pool. Does anyone know anything about this?

[villages07]

Bill,

I remember that...about 2 years ago. A man (in his 60s or 70s??) was swimming laps by himself, had a heart attack, and died. Nothing mysterious or creepy, just very unfortunate.

[Dancer64]

Originally Posted by BobKat1

In March we rented a house in Caroline and wondered about the cemetery too. A resident who lived nearby told us that he thought it was an old African-American cemetery which was there long before the area began being developed. I'm not sure of the accuracy though.

That's correct, just read a book called "Leisureville" which mentions the cemetery.

[beachgirl]

I applaud the Villages for taking care of the cemetery. In the South, family cemeteries provide us with much of our history. My family has a cemetery in South Carolina, and it is interesting to see your great-great grandparents memorial stones; you can find your history in one place!