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Real Haunts in Indiana- Paranormal IN

Did you know Indiana is home to dozens of REAL Haunted Places? From haunted roadways and buildings where the dearly departed still lurk among us, to burial grounds and sacred places that are haunted by spirits who seemingly want to stay in this world, Indiana has some truly eerie landmarks and historical sites that are hot spots for paranormal activity. Indiana's Real Haunts are home to ghosts and spirits year-round - they're not your average Halloween Haunt. Find out all about Indiana's Haunted History, and learn all about haunted places across the state that are plagued with REAL ghosts, ghouls, apparitions, and things that go bump in the night!
 
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  • Hannah House Indianapolis, IN
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    The Hannah House, built in 1858 by Alexander Hannah, was part of the Underground Railroad that helped slaves escape north to Canada before the American Civil War. A group of travelling slaves were killed here one night when an oil lamp turned over and ignited a fire. The owner, Alexander Hannah, who was a prominent figure in the community, ended up burying the charred bodies in the... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses

  • Tunnelton Tunnel Tunnelton, IN
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    The Tunnelton tunnel was built in the mid-1800's and is believed to be haunted. Although stories change from person to person, one thing is for sure - there is some strange activity that takes place in and nearby to the tunnel. An apparition of a man with a decapitated head is believed to exist here. Witnesses have heard screams with rumors that there was a graveyard atop the tunnel... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  • Elizabethtown Cemetery Delaware County, IN
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    The Elizabethtown Cemetery is situated in one of Indiana's eerie ghost towns. Although cemeteries are creepy to begin with, the location of this one and its paranormal occurrences make it an even spookier place to visit. Reports at this cemetery include strange sounds that have been caught on tape by paranormal investigators, along with shadowy figures that appear and disappear... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries | Real Haunted Places

  • Indiana University Bloomington Bloomington, IN
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    This campus is rumored to have several spots that is believed to be haunted. One of the locations is the Career Center, where babies are heard crying and at the Folklore Office, a deceased department head has been seen. A ghostly dog and suicide victim are known to wander the Indiana Memorial Union and apparitions have been both heard and seen at the Lily Library. The spirit of a... Read More

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  •   Slippery Noodle Inn Indianapolis, IN
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    This historic building now operates as a restaurant and has been around since 1850. The location was established in 1850 and was a hot spot for gangsters, who at times, would cause trouble at the inn. It has been said that a gangster stabbed a man dead over a girl and left the bloody knife on the bar. It has its fair share of ghosts, witnesses have reported seeing the spirits of a... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars

  • Markle Mill - Old Mill Dam Terre Haute, IN
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    This mill was the longest operating gristmill east of the Mississippi River and it is believed to be have been part of the Underground Railroad. Today, all that remains of the original structure that was built in 1816 are the dam and parts of the foundation. A ghostly girl has been seen on the grounds and is believed to have been someone who died while using the now-closed underground... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  • Oakland City College - Cockrum Hall Oakland City, IN
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    This hall dates back to 1876 and is believed to be haunted by namesake Colonel William Cockrum's wife. Legend says she hanged herself in the tower and witnesses have reported seeing doors open and close by themselves in the middle of the night. A bright orange glow has also been seen shining through the windows. Read More

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  • Wolf Mansion - Josephus Wolf House Portage, IN
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    Legend says the owner of this mansion went crazy after slavery was abolished. In his rage, he killed all of his slaves and their children. Stories say he even killed his own family while he was at it, before killing himself. Witnesses say that there is an unexplained light that comes on in the bell tower and they have heard the rininging of a nonexistent bell. Orbs and apparitions have... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses

  • Barbee Hotel Warsaw, IN
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    In the 1920's this hotel was a high-class resort and popular spot for celebrities and Chicago gangsters to get away from the city. Al Capone was one of those guest who would stay in Room 301 and buy out the entire hotel. Many claim it is haunted by mobster Al Capone and other gangsters who frequented the place. Hotel staff have reported sightings, photos taken at the hotel to... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging

  • Kopper Kettle Inn Restaurant Morristown, IN
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    This historic eatery is known to have some lingering spirits. It was believed to once be part of the Junction Railroad before it became a tavern in 1858. Reports say no one is exactly sure who haunts the place but witnesses have reported hearing voices, unexplained footsteps and mysterious bangs. Read More

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  • Avon Haunted Bridge Avon, IN
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    This bridge dates back to 1906 and legend says that it is pretty haunted. The story states that a mother was walking with her baby on the tracks when they both fell to their deaths. Locals report that everytime you drive under the bridge, you have to honk to drown out the sound of the ghostly mother's cries. Some still honk today while underneath the bridge. Read More

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  • Okie Pinokie Peru, IN
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    You'll find this location off of River Road as you head to Mississinewa Reservior. In the past, the area was marshy where decayed bodies have been found. In one instance, a young man name Joey Peoria disappeared while camping here in 1976. There’s also incidences of men being brutally murdered and showing up here. Ghostly spirits are believed to exist here. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  • Finch Cemetery Portland, IN
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    The Finch Cemetery dates back to the late 1800s and is located at the Jay County Conservation Club. It is said to hold the grave of a boy named Cinderella. Stories say the gravestones here shift or disappear. Supposedly, if you count the gravestones on the way to Cinderella’s grave, you will count 13. But on the way back, there are only 11. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries

  • Williams Bridge Williams, IN
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    This wooden covered bridge dates back to 1884 and was closed in 2010. Many believe it is haunted due to an accident that occurred here in the past, before it used to be a covered bridge. The story says a man on horseback was riding across when his horse suddenly jumped off the side. Witnesses say that at midnight, the accident replays and that you may even hear a man screaming and a... Read More

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  • Vigo County Historical Museum Terre Haute, IN
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    This museum was once used as a halfway house and was formerly known as the Sage Mansion. The front staircase is known to be a hot spot for orbs and there is a small mist that has been seen as well. There has also been reports of a crib that is located upstairs in an area that is closed to visitors, has moved on its own. Read More

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  •   Memory Gardens Rensselaer, IN
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    This cemetery is said to have a haunted statue on the grounds. The saint statue is located at the back of the graveyard and is believed to move at night, keeping an eye on visitors. Some say that the arms and head change position. Please note: This cemetery is closed after dark and trespassers will be prosecuted. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries

  • Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery Greencastle, IN
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    A 1950's policeman's spirit has been known to sit inside the graveyard here with a blue light. Other apparitions and phantom dogs with red glowing eyes have also been seen, and a cave that is on the cemetery grounds has some eerie stories surrounding it. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries

  • Whispers Estate Mitchell, IN
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    The home was built in 1894 and owned by Dr. John and Jessie Gibbons whom reportedly adopted abandoned/orphaned children. One of the children, a young girl named Rachael was burned on/around Christmas Day 1912 at this house after she started a fire in the front parlor and eventually died days after in one of the bedrooms. People say the ghost of the little girl continues to live here... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses

  •   Hanover College Hanover, IN
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    In the auditorium of this college, the ghost of Dr. A.G. Parker, past college predisdent of the school, has been heard and seen. Unexplained sounds and missing objects have also been reported. In the East Wing of the Donner Residence Hall, the spirit of a student who committed suicide in a dorm room has been blamed for objects being moved. Read More

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  • Saint Joseph's College Rensselaer, IN
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    A few different ghost stories surround this college. They include that of a spirit in the chapel, a rumored exorcism at Aquinas Hall and reports of witnesses hearing voices in their heads inside Drexel Hall. Dwenger Hall is also believed to be possessed, and Hallas Hall is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a baby. Legend also says that inside the theater building, several campus... Read More

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  • Blackfoot Cemetery Oakland City, IN
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    This cemetery goes back to the 1800s. The cemetery is believed to be haunted with reportings of unexplainable sounds and lights. The grave is believed to have belonged to a witch, according to local legend. Read More

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  • Willard Library Evansville, IN
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    This is the oldest public library building in Indiana still in operation after more than 110 years. Willard Library’s “Grey Lady” is the most famous ghost in Indiana. One of the oldest libraries in the Hoosier State, its imposing Victorian Gothic architecture certainly lends itself to ghost stories. This story, however, appears quite real. The Grey Lady was first spotted in 1937 by a... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Libraries

  • Guyer Opera House Lewisville, IN
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    Built in 1901, the opera house is haunted by a young boy who was killed there during a Wild West gun show. The opera houses founder, O.K. Guyer, is also said to haunt the place. His funeral was held in the auditorium. Haunting events reported have included room lights turning on, banging noises, doors opening by themselves, and much more. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters

  • Wheeler-Stokely Mansion Indianapolis, IN
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    The Wheeler-Stokely Mansion in Indianapolis dates back to 1912. The mansion has had multiple owners, including William Stokely and Frank Wheeler. The historic home sits on 8 acres and features an Arts and Crafts style architecture. The mansion is rumored to be haunted by a woman with brown hair who likes to run out the door to get into what is assumed to be a carriage. Some also claim... Read More

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  •   Indianapolis Athletic Club Indianapolis, IN
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    The Indianapolis Athletic Club is located inside a historic building that offers a variety of condominium options. Home to a fitness center, virtual golf, a basketball gym, and more - the residents here not only get to enjoy these features - but the ghost stories as well. The athletic club is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a firefighter who died while on a call to the building in... Read More

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  •   The Willard Public Library Evansville, IN
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    As Indiana's oldest public library, it's no surprise that the Willard Public Library is known for being haunted. The infamous ghost known to roam the library is that of The Grey Lady, who has been spotted since 1937! Rumor has it that a custodian went to stoke the coal furnace in the basement and encountered a lady dressed in all grey. The custodian noticed that the beam of his... Read More

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  •   Ceylon Covered Bridge Wabash Township, IN
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    Local Legends say that a group of teens performed a seance here many years ago, during which a body fell to the floor, leaving a large stain of blood near the drawn pentagram. Rumors say this occurrence opened a portal from which eerie things come. Read More

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  • Old Kosciusko County Jail and Museum Warsaw, IN
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    The county jail was open from 1870 to 1982 and the new Justice Building was completed that same year, taking over the housing of the inmates. The Old Jail subsequently became the home of the Kosciusko Historical Society and it now shares the county Genealogy Library. Visitors, volunteers and employees have all reported frequent occurrences of voices, unexplained footsteps, the sense of... Read More

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  • Hotel Attica Attica, IN
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    This hotel was built in 1853, known as the Revere House. Guest have reported seeing glowing apparitions in hotel rooms and other events like closet doors opening and closing as well as sounds of ghostly voices. Read More

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  • Mount Hope Cemetery Logansport, IN
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    There have been repots of phantom sounds of horses and whistles that echo your own at this cemetery. Dating back to the 1800's, the cemetery is also known to have mausoleums with spooky inscriptions like "Knock three times and they shall come." Read More

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  • Elkhart Civic Theatre - Bristol Opera House Bristol, IN
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    This 1897 building started as grounds for Bristol's arts and entertainment. In the early 1960s, it was declining and was to be demolished until the Elkhart Civic Theatre company stepped in, bringing it back to its former glory. On top of offering arts and entertainment to the community, it is said to be haunted by several apparitions. Staff and theater guests have reported things... Read More

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  •   The Pfeiffer House Fort Wayne, IN
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    This building dates back to 1905 and was the Pfeiffer family home which now operates as a coffee shop. The location is believed to be haunted by Fred Pfeiffer who grew up in the house. He moved to an assisted living center in 1989 and passed away in 1994, returning to his home as a spirit. Reports say Fred knocks over the salt and pepper shakers, opens and closes doors, and plays the... Read More

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  •   Whihala Beach Whiting, IN
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    Some stories say that if you go to this beach at night, you will be able to see and hear phantom sailboats and apparitions of people swimming and playing with innertubes. The ghostly people are said to be wearing old-fashioned style bathing suits. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  • Cloverdale Cemetery Cloverdale, IN
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    This cemetery dates back to the 1800s and is believed to have the graves of seven beautiful witch sisters. There are many urban legends that surround the sisters, including one that says if you walk around their graves seven times by the light of the moon, it would awaken their ghosts. Witnesses have also reported orbs here that seem to follow them. Read More

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  • Ivy House Fortville, IN
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    This home dates back to 1921 and was built by Dr. Jess E. Ferrell. Now a bed and breakfast, the location is rumored to have a spirit that came with the purchase of an antique piano. Reports say the instrument came with a ghost that makes the decidely nonmusical sounds of banging and walking footsteps. Read More

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  • Antioch Cemetery Sullivan, IN
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    A man's apparition wearing a dark suit holding flowers has been seen at this cemetery, looking down at a grave at around 1:30 AM only on foggy nights. Visitors in their cars have also reported seeing shadow people flying over their cars and tapping or scratching on it. Read More

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  • Holiday Inn /Magnuson Grand Hotel South Bend South Bend, IN
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    Flight attendants and pilots that have stayed at this hotel have reported seeing a ghostly flight attendant in the mirror and sitting on the edge of their beds. Rumors say she was killed at the hotel by a pilot. The hotel is no longer in operation. Read More

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  • Tippecanoe Place South Bend, IN
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    This restaurant is located inside the Studebaker Mansion, which was once owned by Clement Studebaker of automobile fame. His son and nanny were seriously injured when a fire broke out in the nursery and he killed himself shortly after. Employees of the restaurant have reported seeing things move on their own and things moving from the corner of their eye. Read More

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  • Roads Hotel Atlanta, IN
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    This historic place believed to have been built in 1893 by Abraham Kauffman. The hotel served as a layover for the railroad that passed through the business district. It is believed to be haunted by many spirits. Sightings have included apparitions of men, women and children. Other ghostly occurrences have included disembodied voices, footsteps, lights turning on and off, and doors... Read More

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  • Indiana State University - Burford Hall Terre Haute, IN
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    A student died of alcohol poisoning at Burford Hall. Today, the ghost named Barb haunts the place as witnesses claim hearing vomiting and crying in the bathroom. Cromwell Hall also had an incident of a man jumping from a window to his death on the west side at room 1221. People have reported incidents of unexplainable footsteps and noises. Read More

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  • James Allison Mansion Indianapolis, IN
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    This mansion was built in the early 1900s after James Allison, a well-known figure of the auto and plane industry of that time purchased the land. While Allison achieved financial success, his marriage was not so. He ended divorcing his wife in 1928 after he fell in love with his secretary. He soon after moved on to marrying a former employee named Lucile Musset. And at the age of 56,... Read More

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  • Stepp Cemetery at Morgan-Monroe State Forest Martinsville, IN
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    Numerous stories exist around this cemetery that all point to it being haunted. Some say an apparition of an old woman roams the grounds. Legends has it that her German Shepherd was hung from a tree by fraternity boys, as a result, she (being a witch) cursed the boys and cemetery. Another ghost of a mother also exists here. Her infant boy was killed by a car and over taken by her grief,... Read More

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  • Strand Theatre Kendallville, IN
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    This theater first opened its doors in 1890 and originally sat 750 people. After it was remodeled, it can only seat 500. The theater eventually closed down during World War I and was reopened as a movie theater in 1919. It has been said that the theater is haunted by its former owner, whose apparitions has been seen by many all throughout the building. He is known to watch visitors... Read More

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  •   Indiana Dunes State Park Chesterton, IN
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    Back in 1915, this area was mostly wilderness. Haunting stories have primarily come from fishermen who have claimed to see the ghost known as Diana of the Dunes. She is believed to be the ghost of Alice Marble Gray, the daughter of a wealthy Chicago family. She would be seen naked swimming in the lake and running on the sand. Alice Marble Gray lived alone in seclusion along the lake... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Lakes & Waterways | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  •   Broadway Historic Hotel and Tavern Madison, IN
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    This historic hotel is said to house the apparition of a disruptive criminal who was shot dead on the premises. He has been seen in the main dining room, and there is rumored to be an unknown woman in distress who haunts the bed and breakfast part of the building. She has been heard calling for help in the hours between dusk and dawn, but has never been seen. Read More

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  • Mount Zion Cemetery Henryville, IN
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    This cemetery is said to be haunted by a ghostly Green Lady who is believed to be the spirit of a young woman who was killed in a car crash nearby. The woman was buried here at this cemetery and now wanders the grounds, glowing green. Stories say if you park at the cemetery at night, she may cover it with green ectoplasmic goo. Read More

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  • Reeder Road Griffith, IN
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    Local Legend says there is a hitchhiking ghost on Reeder Road and she goes by the name of Elizabeth Wilson. Elizabeth supposedly drowned in a swamp when her car went off the road and her ghost has been seen waiting at the roadside for a ride to her old house. But once she's inside the car, she disappears at Ross Cemetery, where she was buried in 1955. Other local stories say the spot... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Roads & Highways

  •   Lake Prairie Cemetery Lowell, IN
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    Reports of ghostly mists, apparitions of deceased townspeople and orbs have taken place at this cemetery, especially in the southern half, which is the oldest part of the location. Read More

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  •   St.Mary’s College – Le Mans Hall Notre Dame, IN
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    The bell tower of Le Mans Hall was built in the late 1800s. The ghost of a girl exists here. Reports say an apparition of her hanging at the Le Mans Hall bell tower has been seen. Legends has it that a girl committed suicide in the very spot. The fourth floor has an infirmary that also has blood stains from a girl's death. Another report says there was a family named McComb that... Read More

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  • Paul Ruster Park Cemetery Indianapolis, IN
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    Cemeteries are eerie to begin with, but the Paul Ruster Park Cemetery is known to be a bit creepier than others. There was a young boy who was supposedly killed beside the train tracks nearby and his ghost is known to walk along the paths or the nearby road playing his harmonica. The harmonica can be heard when walking the path to his grave site. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries | Real Haunted Places

  • Stallbohm-Kaske House Munster, IN
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    Locals say that the original inn that once stood in this location was burned down on Halloween of 1909. Resident Wilhelmina Kaske passed away in 1949 in a front bedroom. Many believe that these two incidents may be the reason for today's hauntings. Witnesses have reported seeing a figure of some sort, leaning out of the barn window, a presence in the bedroom, footsteps, crashing sounds... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses

  • Gray Hotel Redkey, IN
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    This hotel dates back to 1912 and now houses the offices of a paranormal investigative team. They have reported that the building is one of the most haunted in the entire state. It has had a troubling history of manslaughter, murder and illegal activity. There have been at least two or three homicides on the grounds, including a barber who was buried under the porch and a grocer who was... Read More

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  • Dog Face Bridge San Pierre, IN
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    This bridge has a couple of legends that surround it. One involves a 1950's honeymooning couple and a dog that ran out in the front of the car, causing them to drive off the bridge. There have been many reports of things in the area including apparitions of bodies, a females apparition with a dog's head, growing sounds and howls. Reports say the bridge is no longer there, only its... Read More

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  • Harrison Cemetery West Lafayette, IN
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    Visitors of this cemetery have reported hearing crying and moaning along with eerie feelings that something was watching them. A few people have said they even were touched by something unseen or have had things thrown at them by invisible hands. The gravestones are said to move around as well. Read More

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  • Carolina Street Demon House Gary, IN
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    People have said this haunted house is where children were seen levitating and where other ghostly events occured. It is believed demons possessed the three chidren that lived in the house. Read More

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  • Story Inn Nashville, IN
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    Story Inn is known as the oldest country inn in Indiana. In 1851, this was a community for logging. The property has kept countless records of hauntings occurring at the property written by guests in guest books. Many go back to the sighting of a ghost known as the "Blue Lady." The "Blue Lady" ghost is said to be the wife of Dr. George Story, a medical doctor associated with a clan... Read More

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  •   Indiana Repertory Theatre Indianpolis, IN
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    A former artistic director used to jog indoors of this theatre to avoid the rainy and cold weather. He would jog around the upstairs mezzanine and one day he was suddenly killed when his nephew hit him with the car as he was jogging on a foggy day. Witnesses say that on rainy and cold days, you can hear the floorbards creak as the man's ghost runs around the mezzanine. Read More

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  • Hamilton Road Mulberry, IN
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    Urban Legends say the ghost of a short man will chase you if you stop on the third bridge and flash your lights four times, then cross the bridge. Phantom flames are also known to come from the woods where an 1800s church caught fire. A phantom train also comes down the tracks that are nearby. This road is a dangerous location, especially during rainy or winter weather. Read More

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  • French Lick Springs Hotel French Lick, IN
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    This historic hotel was established in 1845, near the mineral springs. The rich and the famous vacationed here. It has since been renovated and re-opened. There have been many reporting from workers and guests of the hotel of it being haunted, particularly the 6th floor. Haunted experiences have included shadows, breezes, footsteps, and disembodied laughter. There’s also stories of... Read More

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  • Rockport Inn Rockport, IN
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    Built as a private home in the 1850s, the property is now a inn. An apparition of a woman is said to exist here. She is believed to be the wife of one of the owners. She is heard and seen walking the hallways according to reportings. Read More

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  • Crump Theatre Columbus, IN
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    This theatre dates back to 1874 and was once a vaudeville and opera house and is known to house some spirits. Both ghostly children and men have been seen along with the sound of unexplained noises and fragrances. Music has also been heard coming from the top of the staircase. The location is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the Columbus Historic... Read More

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  • Scott County Heritage Center Scottsburg, IN
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    This heritage center and museum is housed inside a building that once operated as the county poor farm. It is rumored to be haunted by its former residents and witnesses have reported hearing footsteps on the second floor while no one is up there, a baby crying, unexplained smells and lights that turn on by themselves. Read More

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  • Hacienda Restaurant Mishawaka, IN
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    This private mansion turned restaurant is haunted by apparitions of people who lived there, including a maid and the mansion owner. Story has it that the two had an affair and the maid became pregnant. She ended up hanging herself in the attic and the mansion owner shot himself in the basement. People have reported ghostly occurrences like the lights, water, and appliances turning on... Read More

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  • University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
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    The ghost that is believed to haunt the University of Notre Dame is a former footballer of the school, George Gipp. The term that references him is "Win one for the Gipper." His ghost is known to haunt Washington Hall ever since his death from strep throat here in December, 1920. He manifests at night as footsteps, noises, slamming doors, the sound of someone on the rood and the feeling... Read More

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  • Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN
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    Two ghostly children are known to haunt the Alumni Hall at this university. They are around the ages of 8 or 9 and have been seen wearing jogging pants. They have been known to run up and down the halls at around 2 AM. Some student residents say the ghosts have even spoken to them and told them that they were playing tag. Read More

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  • Hanover Cemetery Hanover, IN
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    Those that have visited this cemetery have reported feelings of unexplained nausea and chills. Some thing it may be related to the grave of Benjamin Bennett, who is believed to have drowned in the Ohio River (although his body was never found). Read More

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  •   Crown Point Sheriff's House and Jail Crown Point, IN
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    This house dates back to 1882 and the jail was added in 1926. It is the location where John Dillinger made his notorious escape in 1934. To escape, he used jail-issued razor blades to carve a gun out of part of a wooden washboard. He then used shoe polish to stain it black. Dillinger was killed the next Sunday by Federal officiers in Chicago. The jail is said to have some lingering... Read More

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  • Schenck Mansion Vevay, IN
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    This mansion is said to be haunted by a ghostly Lady in White that wears Victorian clothing and wanders the second floor of the building. This mansion dates back to 1874 and was originally built as a home for Benjamin Franklin Schenk. The ghostly woman is said to roam the halls, taking no notice of anyone around her. Guests have reported hearing footsteps, voices and something moving in... Read More

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  •   Baums Bridge Inn Kouts, IN
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    This house turned restaurant is believed to be haunted by a man that can be seen surrounded by a dim light. He comes off as shy, but some say if you look at him long enough that he becomes enraged and appears in front of you in the blink of a second. Read More

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  • Avon Bridge Danville, IN
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    This bridge is half a mile south of U.S. Highway 36 on CR 625 and is believed to be haunted by a ghost (or a few) that are said to moan or cry tears onto the bridge. Legends say the ghost is that of Henry Johnson, a construction worker who drank a lot, slipped while the bridge was undergoing construction and died with his face stuck in the wet cement. Other stories say that the ghost is... Read More

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  • State Theatre Anderson, IN
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    This theater opened back in 1930 and had eco friendly geo thermal heat and air systems way before its time, along with an acoustically engineered dome for the best sound for the first talkies. Visitors have reported feeling and seeing apparitions and hearing vague whispers in several different locations, including the balcony, stairs, and looking out the projection room while no one was... Read More

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  • Greendale Cemetery Greendale, IN
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    Greendale Cemetery is said to be haunted by white or gray apparitions. Locals say that if you pass the graves belonging to the Tebbs family, you will get chills and experience an uneasy feeling of being watched. Also reported here have been cold breezes on hot, windless days. Read More

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  • Ruthmere Mansion Elkhart, IN
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    Witnesses say that the ghosts that reside in this mansion are known to set off the alarms and sirens, especially on Halloween. Some have reported hearing the sound of phantom gunshots as well. The mansion now operates as a museum. Read More

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  • Ohio Theater Madison, IN
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    Locals say there are lights that seem to float in the balcony of this theater before disappearing. It has also been rumored that at midnight, screaming sounds can be heard. Read More

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  • Rivoli Theatre Indianpolis, IN
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    The Rivoli Theatre dates back to 1927 and is believed to have been built on top of Indian burial grounds. Witnesses have reported a ton of hauntings here including toilets that flush on their own, apparitions, faucets that turn on by themselves, a smoking cigarette butt that has appeared in the ashtray out of nowhere, moving objects and items that have gone missing. Read More

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  • Posey Chapel La Porte, IN
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    More than 150 years ago, the church was burnt down and the preacher hung himself from the tree near the gate. Haunting events reported have included red eyes or red lights appearing, voices, and orbs. Read More

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  • Winchester Mansion Elkhart, IN
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    This mansion dates back to 1905 and is believed to have a resident ghost of a former resident, Nellie Knickerbocker. Witnesses that work at the businesses housed inside the mansion have reported that the light in the attic turns on by itself, items fall off the shelves and strange sounds have been heard. Stories say that when Nellie was still alive, she was kind of quirky. She liked the... Read More

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  • Central State Hospital Indianapolis, IN
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    This psychiatric treatment hospital opened in 1848 and can be found on Tibbs Avenue, Washington Street, Warman Avenue, and Vermont Street. Complex buildings in the area housed mentally ill patients including the criminally insane. There were even two castle-like buildings built, called the Seven Gables as well as gardens, fountains, and fine landscaping to offer patients a pleasant... Read More

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  •   Highland Lawn Cemetery Terre Haute, IN
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    This cemetery has a couple different ghost legends surrounding it. One story is about Stiffy Green, a phantom bulldog, who belonged to a likeable elderly man named John Heinl. The friendly bulldog was named for his stiff gait and bright-green eyes. When its owner Heinl passed away in 1920, Stiffy Green refused to leave the mausoleum and was eventually found there dead, although people... Read More

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  • Inn at Aberdeen Valparaiso, IN
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    This inn dates back to the 1830's and is known to have a playful spirit that likes to hide guests' things in strange places. One time, a guests' lipstick turned up in a shoe. Disembodied footsteps and cold spots have also been reported here, and psychic and ghost-hunting teams have determined that there are ghosts of a man in the basement and a young girl who wanders the inn. Read More

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  • Bridgewater Cemetery Scottsburg, IN
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    This cemetery is quite isolated and sits on a hilltop. It is known to have a glowing tombstone, which is believed to be the grave of a man who appears in a ghostly form at night. Some say he is guarding the cemeteries gate. Read More

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  • Tillett Cemetery - Hookman's Cemetery Peru, IN
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    This cemetery is called the Tillett Cemetery but is also known as Hookman's Cemetery becuase of the local tale of a ghostly man with a hook for a hand who wanders the roads nearby in search of his victims. Also reported here are thick, eerie fogs and cold spots. Read More

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  • O'Neal Bridge - Holiday Drive Bridge Zionsville, IN
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    The O'Neal Bridge, also known as the Holiday Drive Bridge, dates back to around 1892 and was restored in 2008-2009. According to reports, the bridge may no longer be in use but legends say the location is haunted. Stories say there was a KKK lynching that took place here, which is why many believe the grounds are haunted. Witnesses have reported hearing disembodied screams at random... Read More

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  • Culbertson Mansion New Albany, IN
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    The Culbertson Mansion was built in 1867 by William S. Culbertson and it cost just $120,000 to build during that time and it is believed to be haunted. Witnesses have reported hearing doors shut by themselves and footsteps upstairs while no one is up there. The mansion's carriage house burned down in 1888 during a lightning strike, killing all who were inside. Many believe that those... Read More

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  • Robin Hill Mount Vernon, IN
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    This historic home is rumored to have been part of the Underground Railroad and stood empty for quite some time. Some reports say the home is still empty and currently up for sale. Either way, if sold, the location is a private residence. Witnesses have reported seeing shadowy figures here and have heard toilets flush on their own, along with other eeire sounds in the night. Read More

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  • Hays Cemetery Wilkinson, IN
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    Also know as Main Street Cemetery, reports say bodies were dug up to use for santanic rituals. It is believed to be home to a "devil's child." On her grave is a plant that grows in the shape of a pitchfork and people have reported sightings of apparitions in the area. Most of the areas is on private property. Read More

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  •   Earlham College Richmond, IN
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    This college dates back to 1847 when it was founded by Quakers as a liberal arts college. The college is said to have a resident ghost that resides in the Athletic and Wellness Center. It is known to play basketball at night. Another story surrounding the college has to do with two students who were walking in the back of the campus. They were trying to cross the creek that is behind... Read More

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  •   Bethel Cemetery - Nathan Hinkle Grave Hymera, IN
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    Local stories say that those who visit the grave and monument of Nathan Hinkle, local Revolutionary War soldier, walk around it and say his name three times, he will speak to you. Read More

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