There is something haunting, beautiful, and magical about a cloud of fog overtaking an area. I don't know about you, but I always hesitate between whether to go play in the fog or sit and stare at it to make sure nothing is going to pop out and get me. Here are 14 eerie and magical pictures of Indiana that are guaranteed to make your spine tingle.
1. Where is this road in Gary, Indiana disappearing to?
Which one of these pictures did you like the best? My favorite is the one with the birds. I really love how they pop out of the fog. We have to give a special thanks to all of these talented photographers on Flickr. These kinds of articles would not be possible without you guys.
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.
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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 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.
What do you picture when you think of Indiana? Notre Dame? The Indianapolis 500? Indiana is definitely a quirky state, but it's a state full of unexplained phenomena as well. From the Kokomo hum to alleged UFO sightings, there's a lot of weirdness floating around the Hoosier State. However, nothing quite compares to the strangest thing to happen in one of Indiana's small towns - an event that still has no clear explanation. Have you ever heard of the Odon fires? Unlike other ghost stories in Indiana, this one hits a little closer to home.
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Odon, Indiana is a small town of approximately 1,300 residents in Daviess County.
However, one April morning in 1941, an Odon farmhouse caught fire. When the owner rushed inside, he became baffled when he noticed the fire seemed to be gushing out from the wall.
Proposed causes included gasses from a nearby well, pranks caused by children, or magnetic fields. None of these causes could be proven or even fully accounted for what happened on this day. This mystery known as the Odon Fires was never able to be explained, and never occurred again.
Theories range from paranormal activity and angry spirits to unintentional causes to arson. But nothing has been determined.
We may never know the cause of the Odon fires, but we're sure many of you have heard of them. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
If you think this bizarre small-town event has a paranormal basis, you could be right! There are countless tales of hauntings in Indiana that feel equally eerie. If that's you, you might just like our list of similar inexplicable ghost stories in Indiana. Our state is full of haunted places - and taking a ghost tour is the best way to get the inside scoop!
