If you’re feeling adventurous or brave, you will be happy to know there are a lot of ghost towns in Indiana. Some of these towns are believed to be haunted, and others are just referred to as the extinct or forgotten towns of Indiana. For one reason or another, these are towns in Indiana people do not really live in anymore; and some people don’t even know they exist! Check out a few of the best known Indiana ghost towns with us.

1. Brisco

Brisco, IN 47993, USA
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There was a time where Brisco (also known as Briscoe) was the name of a small town located in Warren County, Indiana. As of the 20th century, this tiny town that consisted of a one-room school and general store has ceased to exist. In fact, you are going to have a hard time finding it on a map! This town was located roughly nine miles to the northwest of Williamsport.

2. Chatterton

Chatterton, IN 47975, USA
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Chatterton is the name of another small town located in Warren County that has dwindled away to nothing. While the location of this town can still be found on maps, all that really remains is one mailbox and a single house.

3. Corwin

Corwin, IN 47981, USA
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Corwin is the name of a small town in Indiana that never really lived much of a life. Romney, a community nearby, flourished so well that Corwin never stood a chance. You can, however, find this extinct town on some maps under the name Corwin Station.

4. Renner

Renner, IN 47348, USA
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Renner is technically still listed as a populated place, but it's very much an extinct community in Indiana. There was a time where Renner was a railroad stop. The land near the stop used to be a supplier of timber. There were houses nearby for families of the employees who worked on the timer as well as a livestock farm.

5. Sloan

Sloan, IN 47993, USA
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Sloan is the name of a town that was once located between Jordan Township and Steuben Township. It was less than a mile to the east of a town called Hedrick. By in the 1990s, the railroad that ran through the town had ceased to operate and the tracks have since been removed. As you can see from the picture, nothing remains but a few buildings being reclaimed by nature.

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6. Mollie

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Mollie is the name of a town in Indiana that flourished from the 1880s until the 1920s during the Indiana Gas Boom. Today, none of the commercial buildings in this town are still standing. The railroad track is gone, but there are two houses left. You can find what little is left of this town between Hartford City and Montpelier.

7. Dunn

Dunn, IN 47944, USA
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During the 1920s, Dunn was home to a grain elevator, two general stores, and about six residents. It also had a post office from 1907 to 1913. As you can see from the picture, the town is in the process of being reclaimed by nature.

8. Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown, IN, USA
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Elizabethtown is the name of a town that was once located in the northern portion of Delaware County. The economy of the town thrived thanks to a flower and saw mill. The only thing that still exists of the town today is the Elizabethtown Cemetery.

Check out an exploration of the cemetery in this YouTube video from York Paranormal:

9. Granville

Granville, IN 47338, USA
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Granville is the name of a town that was once located in Tippecanoe County. The town was inhabited by Wea Native Americans during the 1830s. There is a cemetery near the east of where the town was across from the Wabash River that still has the name of the town on it.

Ok so, these Indiana ghost towns don’t all come equipped with creepy ghost stories or urban legends. However, it is still pretty creepy to explore abandoned buildings or the remains of buildings being reclaimed by nature. Nevertheless, I think a road trip to visit some of these abandoned towns in Indiana would be fascinating. Who knows? Maybe you will run into some paranormal activities if you head into the areas where these towns once stood!

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Where are some interesting abandoned places in Indiana?  

Indiana is one of those states that has plenty of interesting old, abandoned, or otherwise forgotten buildings and places all over; you’ve just got to know where to look to find them! For example, there are more than 10,000 abandoned buildings in the town of Gary alone; Gary gets a bad rap oftentimes, but for those who enjoy exploring and/or photographing urban decay, it’s a wonderland of sorts. There’s also Rose Island, the remains of what used to be a vibrant and alive amusement park; today, very little of what once was is still there, but what is there is fascinating to behold. Of course, there’s also the spooky appeal of ghost towns, of which Indiana has several. Some of the more interesting (or infamous) ones include the towns of Corwin (both of them), Dunn, Hindostan Falls, Chatterton, and more. For more information about these towns and then some, check out this article.  

What are some truly creepy places in Indiana? 

Indiana has no shortage of hauntings and spooky places! There are plenty of places that are notorious for just how disconcerting they are. Some of our favorite haunted places in Indiana include wonders like what is now known as Central State Mansion; before it was what it is today, it was a nightmarish place called Central State Hospital. Central State was home to up to 3,000 patients at its peak, and unfortunately, those patients weren’t all treated well. It’s said that many, many ghosts still linger here – and we can see why. There’s also the Hannah House, which was built in 1851 and guests often report some truly eerie occurrences here like hearing spectral voices and weeping. The Slippery Noodle Inn is another creepy, infamously haunted place in the Hoosier State. What better time to go and check these places out but now?  

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