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Highland Lawn Cemetery
Terre Haute, Indiana
6.5 miles from Riley, IN
Highland Lawn Cemetery has a couple ghostly legends. One is about Stiffy Green, a phantom bulldog. Stiffy Green belonged to John Heinl, a likable elderly man. The friendly dog was named for his stiff gait and bright-green eyes. When Heinl passed away in 1920, Stiffy Green refused to leave the ...
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Vigo County Historical Museum
Terre Haute, Indiana
7.3 miles from Riley, IN
Formerly the Sage Mansion and once used as a halfway house, the Vigo County Historical Museum is home to some strange phenomena. The front staircase is a hot spot for orbs, and a small mist has been seen as well. Furthermore, a crib upstairs in an area that's closed to ...
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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana
8 miles from Riley, IN
At Indiana State University's Burford Hall, a ghost named Barb is the spirit of a student who died of alcohol poisoning. Witnesses have heard her vomiting or crying in the bathroom. And in Cromwell Hall is a white cross under a 12th-floor window where a man jumped to his death, ...
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Markle Mill - Old Mill Dam
North Terre Haute, Indiana
9.8 miles from Riley, IN
Markle Mill was the longest operating gristmill east of the Mississippi, and is rumored to have been part of the Underground Railroad, but all that remains of the original 1816 structure are the dam and parts of the foundation. The ghost girl who has been seen here is believed to ...
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Bethel Cemetery - Nathan Hinkle Grave
Shelburn, Indiana
14.1 miles from Riley, IN
Local legend has it that those who visit the monument and grave of Nathan Hinkle, local Revolutionary War soldier, walk around it and say his name three times, he'll speak to you.
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Zion United Church Of Christ Cemetery
Poland, Indiana
18.8 miles from Riley, IN
The spooky sort love Zion Church Cemetery, say locals. The area is a hot spot for unexplained lights and sounds, ghostly whispers, eerie sensations, and the feeling of being watched. Some say a helpful ghost is known to leave the cemetery to stop cars and tell folks to turn back ...
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Antioch Cemetery
Sullivan, Indiana
20.3 miles from Riley, IN
At Antioch Cemetery, the apparition of a man in a dark suit holding flowers has been seen peering down at a grave on foggy nights at around 1:30 a.m. Visitors in cars also report shadow people flying over their cars and scratching or tapping on it.
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Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery
Greencastle, Indiana
24 miles from Riley, IN
An apparition of a 1950s policeman is said to sit inside the graveyard with a blue light. Other apparitions and phantom dogs with glowing red eyes also have been seen, and a cave said to be on the cemetery premises has many spooky stories attached to it.
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Old Jail Inn
Rockville, Indiana
26 miles from Riley, IN
This 1879 former courthouse is now a bed and breakfast inn with a twist; it still retains many of its original features dating back to when it served as the town jailhouse. Guests sleeping in 'cells' have reported disembodied footsteps, a foreboding male voice and sightings of a male ...
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Cloverdale Cemetery
Cloverdale, Indiana
28.6 miles from Riley, IN
The 1800s Cloverdale Cemetery is rumored to have the graves of seven beautiful witch sisters. Many urban legends center on the sisters, such as that those who walk around their graves seven times by the light of a full moon would awaken the sisters' ghosts, which would chase them away. ...
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Fife Opera House
Palestine, Illinois
31.6 miles from Riley, IN
David Fife built the opera house around 1900 and is rumored to be haunted. The building was also used for two other business of his: a hardware store downstairs and, as Fife was also a licensed embalmer, a funeral home on the second floor behind the auditorium. In 1935, Fife's ...
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Saint Omer Cemetery
Ashmore, Illinois
40.9 miles from Riley, IN
At Saint Omer Cemetery, legend has it that there is a witch's grave. According to the story, Caroline Barnes was hanged by the townspeople for witchcraft. As she went, she cursed the town and vowed to come back for revenge on the anniversary of her death. To trick her, the ...
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Ashmore Estates
Ashmore, Illinois
41.2 miles from Riley, IN
Reportedly a former almshouse, this building was purchased for use as a haunted attraction. It was reportedly haunted by many ghosts, including Elva SKinner, a woman who died in a fire in the former almshouse. The house has been featured in several books and TV shows including Ghost Hunters and ...
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Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana
44.5 miles from Riley, IN
Indiana University Bloomington is said to be haunted in several spots on campus. One is the Career Center, babies are heard crying, and at the Folklore Office a deceased department head has been seen. At the Indiana Memorial Union, suicide victims and a ghost dog roam, and apparitions have been ...
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Stepp Cemetery
Martinsville, Indiana
46.8 miles from Riley, IN
Small Stepp Cemetery has about 25 graves and features in many local legends, from its founding by cult members to a grieving mother who committed suicide here after losing her baby. Her apparition, according to witnesses, appears dressed in black and crying over the baby's grave.
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Pemberton Hall - Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois
47.2 miles from Riley, IN
The ghost of Mary Hawkins, a former dorm mother, is said to be the head haunt here.
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Avon Bridge
Danville, Indiana
49.3 miles from Riley, IN
The Haunted Bridge of Avon is half mile south of U.S. Highway 36 on CR 625. It is said to be haunted by a ghost (or maybe two or three) who moans or cries tears onto the bridge. Some legends say it's Henry Johnson, a construction worker fond of the ...
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Williams Bridge
Williams, Indiana
53.3 miles from Riley, IN
The Williams Bridge was built in 1884 and was closed in 2010. It is said to be haunted because of an accident way back in its past, before it used to be a covered bridge. So the story goes, a man on horseback was riding across when his horse suddenly ...
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Avon Haunted Bridge
Avon, Indiana
53.6 miles from Riley, IN
The Avon Haunted Bridge is a railroad bridge that was built in 1906, and legend has it that it's haunted. So the story goes, a mother was walking with her baby on the tracks when they fell to their deaths. Locals would say every time you drove under the bridge ...
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Fischer Theater
Danville, Illinois
53.9 miles from Riley, IN
Fischer Theater was a 19th century opera house located in Danville, IL that has served many purposes over the years including housing, stores, and of course, a theater. While now a generally unknown location, the Theater has been known to be haunted when a volunteer of the Vermillion Heritage ...
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Story Inn
Nashville, Indiana
61.5 miles from Riley, IN
Reportedly haunted by a female ghost who appears most often in a specific room when a blue table lamp is turned on. For this reason the ghost has been dubbed "The Blue Lady". There are numerous reports of the Blue Lady ghost and the owner (who claims to ...
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Bond's Chapel Cemetery
West Baden Springs, Indiana
61.5 miles from Riley, IN
Bond's Chapel Cemetery has a mysterious grave with a linked chain that grows longer every year. There are two legends about the chain. One legend has it that buried here is an Army man who left his girlfriend waiting back home. He was killed in battle, and his girlfriend stood ...
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Attica Public Library
Attica, Indiana
62.4 miles from Riley, IN
Built in 1905, the employees of this library have heard strange noises including knocking, whistling, whispering, dragging sounds, and even the sounds of the toys in the children's area moving by themselves after closing. The employees have also mentioned seeing figures watching them or shadows darting around. They ...
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Hotel Attica
Attica, Indiana
62.6 miles from Riley, IN
A glowing apparition has been seen in several hotel rooms late at night or in the early hours of morning. Guests have reported seeing their closet doors open and close by themselves, as well as hearing ghostly voices and ballroom music. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Whispers Estate
Mitchell, Indiana
63.4 miles from Riley, IN
Featured on some TV shows, the estate is said to be the site of many paranormal occurrences including apparitions, voice phenomena, jiggling doorknobs, tremors, unexplained smells, shaking furniture, and a vortex in the heart of the house.
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Indiana Central State Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
63.8 miles from Riley, IN
The 1848 Indiana Hospital for the Insane turned into the Central State Hospital in 1926. It is said to be haunted by many patients who suffered abuse here in the hospital's dark past. Witnesses have described shadows, apparitions, women's screams, electrical devices that turn on and off by themselves, unexplained ...
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Wheeler-Stokely Mansion
Indianapolis, Indiana
65.3 miles from Riley, IN
Witnesses tell of an apparition of a man walking a dog and another ghost of a brunette woman who runs out a door and jumps into a phantom carriage. Some folks say they have been nudged off the dog walk, or had unexplained chills or uneasy feelings. Other apparitions have ...
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James Allison Mansion
Indianapolis, Indiana
65.5 miles from Riley, IN
Built from 1911 to 1913, the mansion is said to be haunted. Sources may be a little girl who was visiting and drowned in the basement pool, or James Allison himself. The little girl's apparition has been seen, and witnesses also have reported voices in the attic, objects that move ...
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Hannah House
Indianapolis, Indiana
65.5 miles from Riley, IN
The 1858 Hannah House, built by Alexander Hannah, was part of the Underground Railroad. Sadly, one night as a group of traveling slaves was sleeping, an oil lamp overturned and ignited the straw nearby, killing them all. Hannah buried their bodies in the cellar in an attempt to keep his ...
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Hannah House
Indianapolis, Indiana
65.5 miles from Riley, IN
Some of the ghosts at this historic house are said to be hidden slaves, one of whom accidentally tripped over a lamp, igniting a house fire. Those killed were said to be buried in the very cellar where it happened. Witnesses have described a lot of activity in the cellar, ...
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King Cemetery
Dieterich, Illinois
65.7 miles from Riley, IN
There are vague reports online about orbs and shadow people being seen here. This cemetery is on private property, so be sure to secure the proper permissions before even thinking about visiting.
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Slippery Noodle Inn
Indianapolis, Indiana
66 miles from Riley, IN
The historic buildings that house the Slippery Noodle have been around for a while, since 1850, so it has its share of spirits. Among those seen are the ghosts of slaves, a cowboy, a caretaker, and a prostitute.
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Indiana Repertory Theatre
Indianapolis, Indiana
66 miles from Riley, IN
To avoid cold and rainy weather, a former artistic director used to jog indoors, around the upstairs mezzanine. He was killed suddenly when his nephew hit him with the car as he was jogging on a foggy day. Now, on cold and rainy days, witnesses say you can hear the ...
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Indianapolis Athletic Club
Indianapolis, Indiana
66.3 miles from Riley, IN
Built in the 1920s, the Indianapolis Athletic Club is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a fireman who attempts to wake up guests in the middle of the night. Reports say the man died in a fire that occurred here in 1992.
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O'Neal Bridge - Holiday Drive Bridge
Zionsville, Indiana
68.2 miles from Riley, IN
O'Neal Bridge, aka Holiday Drive Bridge, was built around 1892 and restored in 2008-2009. The bridge may no longer be in use, according to reports. Legend has it that around this spot, a KKK lynching took place, and hauntings way stem from it. Witnesses have reported disembodied screams in the ...
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Tunnelton Tunnel
Bedford, Indiana
68.4 miles from Riley, IN
The apparition of a man who was decapitated during the tunnel's construction has been reported; many folks say he appears to be searching for his head. One rumor states that there is a graveyard atop the tunnel, and during its construction, some of the bodies fell through into the tunnel. ...
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French Lick Springs Hotel
French Lick, Indiana
68.4 miles from Riley, IN
This historic resort hotel complex is said to be haunted by former owner Thomas Taggart, who lingers around the service elevator as musts and phantom tobacco smells. He is said to expertly operate the elevator from beyond when the place gets busy. He also is said to appear riding a ...
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Rivoli Theatre
Indianapolis, Indiana
68.8 miles from Riley, IN
The 1927 Rivoli Theatre is rumored to have been built atop Indian burial grounds. Witnesses have reported a wide array of hauntings that include apparitions, toilets that flush by themselves, faucets that turn on, a smoking cigarette butt that appeared in the ashtray out of nowhere, moving objects and things ...
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Ramsey Cemetery
Effingham, Illinois
69.3 miles from Riley, IN
Ramsey Cemetery, established in 1851 with the burial of namesake Alexander Ramsey, is also known as Casbar Cemetery and is a nighttime teen hangout. Besides the graves, rock shelters and sandstone caves are nearby, covered with carvings from its many visitors. A young man committed suicide inside a chapel that ...
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The Harrison Street Inn
Sullivan, Illinois
71.1 miles from Riley, IN
Eyewitnesses report apparitions, footsteps, diesmbodied voices, showers and toilets that work by themselves, and many other strange phenomena at this historic inn.
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Haunted Tales from The Region: Ghosts of Indiana's South Shore (Haunted America)
Dorothy Salvo Davis
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Oakland City College - Cockrum Hall
Oakland City, Indiana
72.6 miles from Riley, IN
Cockrum Hall at Oakland City College was built 1876 and is haunted by namesake Colonel William Cockrum's wife. Legend has it that she hanged herself in the tower. Those who peek into the windows in the night may see doors opening and closing by themselves and a bright orange glow ...
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Locust Grove Cemetery
Ambia, Indiana
72.7 miles from Riley, IN
Phantom sounds of an army cadence and marching are heard at Locust Grove Cemetery. Legend has it that Harrison's ghostly men are re-creating the Battle of Tippecanoe.
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Hamilton Road
Mulberry, Indiana
74.9 miles from Riley, IN
Stories about Hamilton Road are of the urban legend type. For example, a 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 said to come from the woods where an 1800s ...
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Crump Theatre
Columbus, Indiana
74.9 miles from Riley, IN
The 1874 Crump Theatre , once a vaudeville and opera house, is home to some spooky goings-on. Ghost men and children have been seen along with unexplained noises and fragrances. Music has been heard coming from the top of a stairway. Reports say the building is no longer open to ...
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Allegheny Airlines Flight 853 Crash Site
Fairland, Indiana
75.2 miles from Riley, IN
A plane accident killed 83 people back in 1969. At the site of the accident, body parts were scattered around and had to be buried over. Now, at this area, EVP's can be picked up as well as weird light anomalies in photographs. (Submitted by Chris)
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Quality Machine and Tool Works
Columbus, Indiana
75.4 miles from Riley, IN
Quality Machine and Tool Works is rumored to be home to the ghost of a former employee who hanged himself because of an unrequited love. Shadowy apparitions and disappearing objects are blamed on the ghost.
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Paul Ruster Park Cemetery
Indianapolis, Indiana
75.5 miles from Riley, IN
The ghost of a little boy who was killed beside the nearby train tracks is said to walk along the paths or the nearby roadway playing his harmonica.
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Blackfoot Cemetery
Oakland City, Indiana
76.1 miles from Riley, IN
Blackfoot Cemetery has graves that date as far back as the 1800s and is a hot spot for the ghostly folk, some say. Witnesses have described eerie lights, unexplained sounds, and one grave that appears to be separate from all the others. According to local legend, the grave belongs to ...
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Harrison Cemetery
West Lafayette, Indiana
79.3 miles from Riley, IN
At Harrison Cemetery, visitors have heard crying and moaning and had an eerie feeling that something is watching them. A few have been touched by something unseen or have had things thrown at them by invisible hands. Gravestones are said to move around here as well.
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Papa John's Pizza
Seymour, Indiana
81.7 miles from Riley, IN
At this Papa John's Pizza location, several witnesses have reported an apparition in a blue uniform and knocking sounds coming from the walls. The knocks seemed to come from the empty store adjacent to Papa John's.
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