The haunted forest in southern Indiana has some truly scary stories. There are reports of strange lights floating around and a feeling of being watched. Some hikers have said they felt like they were being followed by an unseen presence. It could be the ghosts of those who got lost and died in the forest long ago.
One famous southern Indiana ghost story is about the old abandoned asylum. People say at night, you can see the figure of a nurse in the hallway. It's believed that she was a nurse who died tragically during a patient riot many years ago.
One famous Indiana University ghost story is about the Wells Library. It's said that late at night, you can hear strange noises, like books being moved around when no one is there. Some believe it's the spirit of a former librarian who was very attached to the place.
One well - known Anderson Indiana ghost story is about the old abandoned asylum. People claim to hear strange screams and see shadowy figures at night. It's said that the spirits of former patients still roam there.
A story about a particular old building downtown is also well - known. It was once a hotel where a murder took place. Since then, guests and workers in nearby establishments have reported seeing a figure in old - fashioned clothing walking through the walls. It's as if the victim's spirit is still reliving that fateful day.
The idea that a haunted house has a basis in real events could be due to some long - forgotten or misremembered local history. Maybe there was a crime or a series of unfortunate events in a particular house, and over time, the stories grew and became ghost stories. However, there's no solid evidence to prove that the ghosts are real. It could also be that people's minds play tricks on them in spooky - looking places.
There are stories of a haunted house in Gary. Locals say that strange noises come from it, like moaning and the sound of chains rattling. It is said that a family was brutally murdered there long ago, and their ghosts still linger. There have been reports of apparitions in the windows and doors slamming on their own.
I'm not sure if they are widely known. It could be that within the Indiana local community or among ghost story enthusiasts in the area, they are quite well - known. But on a broader scale, they might not be as famous as some more mainstream ghost stories.
There's a story about a haunted house on the outskirts of Delaware County. The family who lived there reported objects moving on their own. A girl in a white dress is often seen in the attic window, and people believe it's the spirit of a girl who died in the house many years ago. The strange noises and cold spots in the house make it a spooky place indeed.
The haunted bridge in Delaware County is quite famous. Legend has it that if you stop your car on the bridge at midnight and turn off your engine, you'll hear the sound of a horse - drawn carriage approaching. It's said to be the ghost of a carriage that crashed on the bridge long ago.