Indiana is One of the Most Haunted States in America

You may or may not be surprised by how high Indiana ranked on the list of most haunted states in the United States.

I think most people would assume that the most haunted states in the United States would be found on the East Coast. Those are the oldest states, and a lot of history has gone down there that has led to some very creepy hauntings. However, according to a new list by LoveExploring, that's not necessarily the case. LoveExploring and MoveBuddah have revealed the most haunted states in the U.S. by using data on eerie cemeteries, unsolved murders, and abandoned ghost towns. To say the least, you'll be surprised where Indiana falls on that list.

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How Haunted is Indiana?

There are a lot of haunted places throughout the state. Recently, we've discovered the most haunted house in Indiana, the most haunted restaurant in Indiana, the creepiest haunted library in Indiana, the urban legend of a haunted cemetery found in Indiana, and the most haunted place in the entire state. Many people in the state are aware of several haunts in Indiana. Places like the Williard Library in Evansville, the Haunted Avon Bridge, and the Story Inn in Story are all some of the most well-known haunts. But haunted places are the only thing that makes up a haunted state, according to LoveExploring's rankings.

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Indiana is One of the Most Haunted States in America

According to LoveExploring, Indiana is the eighth most haunted state in the entire country, beating out states like Massachusetts, New York, Alabama, and Texas. Personally, I didn't expect the Hoosier State to be so high on the list. Here's what LoveExploring said:

Indiana ranks eighth on MoveBuddha’s list of the most haunted states in America, thanks to its numerous ghost towns – Chesapeake, Kickapoo, and Prairieville among them – and a wealth of eerie landmarks.

One of the most notorious is the French Lick Springs Hotel, a grand historic resort with a reputation for paranormal activity. Guests have reported everything from phantom footsteps to spectral sightings, cementing its status as one of the state’s most haunted destinations.

 

Have you ever experienced any paranormal activity in Indiana? Do you think the Hoosier State is as haunted as LoveExploring claims? Either way, it's still pretty interesting. You can check out the full rankings by clicking here.