Explore Indianapolis's Paranormal History
Explore the most haunted locations in Indianapolis. Discover ghost stories, paranormal history, and spine-chilling tales from the Circle City.
Indianapolis, the heart of the Hoosier State, conceals a dark supernatural history behind its racing heritage. From the haunted halls of the Indiana State Capitol to abandoned asylums and Victorian mansions, the Circle City is home to countless restless spirits.
The haunted places below are stops on Ghost City Tours' Indianapolis ghost tours — guided walks where our local storytellers bring this history to life after dark.
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Discover the dark history and ghostly encounters at Indianapolis's most notorious haunted sites
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Behind the elegant facade of Hannah House lies a dark legend: that freedom seekers met a tragic end in its basement before the Civil War. Historians call the story unproven, but it remains at the heart of this antebellum mansion's haunted reputation.
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James Allison built one of Indianapolis' grandest estates, but despite his immense wealth, tragedy followed him throughout his life. According to legend, his spirit, along with those of his family, has never left the mansion above Crooked Creek.
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For nearly 150 years, the screams of patients echoed through the halls of Indiana Central State Hospital. The asylum closed in 1994, but the screams continue - and they belong to the dead.
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For over 170 years, the Slippery Noodle Inn has served Indianapolis. As a roadhouse, a brothel, a gangster hideout, and a blues club, it has accumulated enough history - and ghosts - to fill several buildings. The spirits keep drinking here long after last call.
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In the darkness of the Rivoli Theatre, shadows move on their own, footsteps echo when no one is there, and a ghostly projectionist still tends to equipment that no longer exists. This historic movie palace has more than memories playing in its halls.
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When the lights go down at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, another kind of performance begins. Ghostly actors, a woman in white, and phantom stagehands continue to work the boards of this historic Indianapolis venue, proving that in theatre, the show truly never ends.
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Most Haunted Location
After extensive research and countless paranormal investigations, one location stands above all others
Discover the dark history and supernatural forces that make Indianapolis one of America's most haunted cities
The Central State Hospital, once one of the largest psychiatric facilities in the nation, operated in Indianapolis for over 150 years. The suffering of patients subjected to early psychiatric treatments has left a powerful spiritual residue, and the remaining buildings are considered among Indiana's most haunted.
Indianapolis served as a major hub during the Civil War, with Camp Morton housing thousands of Confederate prisoners. The brutal conditions led to hundreds of deaths, and the spirits of these soldiers are said to still wander the area where the camp once stood.
The city's network of underground tunnels, built during Prohibition and earlier, harbors dark secrets. These hidden passages saw bootlegging operations, criminal activity, and worse, leaving behind paranormal energy that sensitives can still detect today.
Historic Crown Hill Cemetery, the third-largest cemetery in the nation, is the final resting place of President Benjamin Harrison, John Dillinger, and thousands of Civil War veterans. Visitors regularly report ghostly encounters among its rolling hills.
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