When it comes to dark and equally unfortunate pasts, the Hannah House in Indiana is about as tragic and morbid as it gets. This beautiful, unassuming red-brick mansion built in the mid-1800s for an Indiana state legislator was never intended to become a place of tragedy but, unfortunately, that’s simply how things work out sometimes.

In 1859, Alexander Hannah and his family moved into the 24-room home.
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It didn't take long for the beautiful house to become a hopeful beacon in the night for slaves escaping the southern US. For many years, the Hannah House assisted escaping slaves in their long and dangerous journeys north and away from the horrors of slavery.
One night, however, a fire broke out when a gas lamp was accidentally kicked over, setting the basement alight.
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Men, women, and children were said to be among those burned to death that horrific night. Considering that the consequences for harboring escaped slaves concerned Hannah and his family, he opted to bury the deceased in the remains of the basement to avoid suspicion from others.
Today, caretakers of the property, as well as visitors, swear up and down that when it comes to that old Hannah House, something isn't quite right.
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Commonly reported spooky happenings include hearing crying, screams, moaning and whispering coming from unoccupied rooms (or basement space, which is seriously even creepier), cold-spots, and even full-body apparitions from time to time.
It is widely believed that the souls of those killed in the horrific Hannah House basement tragedy never left.
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In fact, whisperings and writings about the house being haunted began circulating in the late 1800s, once Hannah's family was long gone from the property and other families had since moved in.
The deceased escaped slaves may not have been the only folks to suffer on the grounds, either.
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It is said that Mrs. Hannah delivered a stillborn baby in the house, and the cries of a baby have been reported at the Hannah House more than once
During the month of October, the Hannah House typically offers creepy guided tours with plenty of salacious and dark stories from the home's past to go around.
Provided by Bud Kelly of the Historic Hannah Mansion
The home's caretakers have embraced its spooky status, and we must say that makes it all the more interesting.
Provided by Bud Kelly of the Historic Hannah Mansion
If you're interested in more information, including specific visiting hours and tour information, click here.
Provided by Bud Kelly of the Historic Hannah Mansion

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