Indiana is full of historical sites - and with history comes rumors and legends, particularly of paranormal activity. The Hoosier state has its fair share of believed haunted buildings and land, but there's an Indiana hotel that easily takes the cake as not only one of the most haunted places in Indiana but one of the most haunted places in the country. Is the French Lick Resort haunted? Maybe... but we'll let you decide.

Nestled in the small resort town of French Lick sits the massive French Lick Springs Hotel. Constructed in 1845, this legendary hotel is the crown jewel of this southern Indiana town.

The French Lick Springs Hotel manages to mix history with modern elegance, keeping the vision for this resort suite the same as it was when Thomas Taggart first opened the hotel's doors.

But there's more to this resort than meets the eye.

Taggart was the hotel's original owner in the mid-1800s and according to local legend, he's never actually left the hotel.

Taggart died in 1916, but that hasn't stopped rumors of sightings of this famous hotel owner. Guests and hotel employees frequently encounter strange and paranormal activity that they believe is caused by Taggart himself.

Stories range from person to person, but there are two main places where you can expect to see signs of Taggart. Many spot him near the service elevator where they pick up a strong scent of pipe tobacco or sometimes even encounter his ghost. He's also been rumored to use the service elevator when the hotel is particularly busy.

Others claim they witnessed his spirit riding down the hallway on horseback and making noise (as if throwing a party) inside of the ballroom. Some hear noises and others encounter his ghost, though usually both don't occur at the same time.

In addition to the strong belief in Taggart's ghost, there are also rumors of a former bellhop lingering around the hotel. Many believed he was a current employee until they saw old photos of him hanging on the wall or were told no bell-hops were on duty when they encountered him.

It's difficult not to encounter strange, haunted stories about buildings as historic as the French Lick Springs Hotel. The vast accounts of paranormal sightings are why it's often considered the most haunted place in Indiana and one of the most haunted places in the country.

You can find the French Lick Springs Hotel at 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN, 47432.

Have you ever stayed at the French Lick Springs Hotel? If so, did you experience any weird activity at this haunted Indiana icon? What do you think -- do you agree that it's the most haunted hotel in Indiana? Share your creepy stories in the comments section!

For more haunted spots throughout the Hoosier state, check out this epic paranormal road trip of the most haunted places in Indiana. Be sure to stock up on some of our favorite road trip snacks to help ward off those ghosts.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/indiana/indiana-haunted-road-trip/

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