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Read this companion to Haunted Hoosier Tales for more ghosts, more stories, and more haunted locations—some of which you can visit!
Park your car along Moody Road and wait for the mysterious lantern light to appear. Step inside the Hannah House, haunted by those who perished in a deadly fire. Get a lesson in fear at Indiana University, one of the most haunted colleges in the country. Beloved Indiana folklorist Wanda Lou Willis is back with 57 ghostly tales in this hair-raising companion to her popular Haunted Hoosier Tales.
Enjoy the stories from the comfort of home or become a ghost hunter. The ghostly tales are organized by region and then by county—and many of the haunted locations are open to the public. You’ll love the chills and thrills, and you’ll also appreciate the historical overviews of every featured county.
Whether you’re a horror fan, a history buff, or a traveler looking to explore Indiana like never before, More Haunted Hoosier Tales is for you. Share it with friends around a campfire or read the stories alone at home—if you dare.
Inside you’ll find:
- 57 ghost stories about haunted locations
- Tales arranged by county
- Historical information about the 33 featured counties
Do ghosts walk the roads and wander the trails of the Hoosier heartland? Find out with More Haunted Hoosier Tales.
Wanda Lou Willis is a folklore historian who specializes in Hoosier folktales and historic research. She has been a feature writer for the Indianapolis Star’s “Seniority Counts” section and has made regular appearances on WXIN-TV’s early-morning show. She taught folklore for 13 years through the continuing-education division of Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and OASIS. A popular folklore presenter at schools, universities, libraries, and historical societies, Willis has received recognition from National Geographic Magazine and the Smithsonian Institution.
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Northern Indiana
- Benton County
- The Ghost of Justus Cemetery
- Elkhart County
- A Tree with Spirit
- Fun-Loving Nellie
- Ghostly Good Samaritans
- The Giant Ghost
- The Haunting of Ruthmere Mansion
- The Umble Ghost
- The Weeping Tombstone
- Grant County
- Israel Jenkins House
- The Phantom of the Opera House
- The Spirit of Hostess House
- The Ghosts of Mason’s Bridge
- Jasper County
- The Moody Road Lights
- Lagrange County
- She Still Waits
- Lake County
- The Ghosts of Cline Avenue
- He’s Still in the Game
- Restless Spirits
- Miami County
- On the Banks of the Wabash
- Newton County
- Kentland-Area Hauntings
- Pulaski County
- The Praying Nun
- Tippecanoe County
- Baby Alice
- White Wolf
- Wabash County
- The Legend of Hanging Rock
- Moonrock
Central Indiana
- Boone County
- The Screaming Road
- Clinton County
- The “De-Ghoster” Twins
- The Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow
- Delaware County
- The Ghost of Ball State
- Howard County
- Jerome’s Devil Dog
- Kokomo’s Haunted Funeral Home
- Marion County
- Hannah House
- House of Blue Lights
- Montgomery County
- The Devil’s Creature
- Morgan County
- Gravity Hill
- Putnam County
- Edna Collins Bridge
- Randolph County
- The Ghost House
- Shelby County
- The Blue River Concert
- The Enchanted Sisters
- Union County
- The Spirit of Hanna House
- The Tilted Mill
Southern Indiana
- Daviess County
- The Odon Fires
- Decatur County
- The Friendly Ghost
- Greensburg Courthouse Ghost
- Gibson County
- The Ghost of Cockrum Hall
- The Princeton Monster
- Jefferson County
- Haunted Hanover
- Jennings County
- Little Boy Lost
- Contrary Mary
- Monroe County
- The Ghosts of Indiana University
- Posey County
- The Weeping Woman of Old Hoop-Pole Township
- Poseyville’s Haunted Library
- Ripley County
- The Wolf Man
- Spencer County
- The Mathias Sharp House
- Sullivan County
- The Ferree (Free) Springs Bridge Ghosts
- Vanderburgh County
- Raining Stones
- Oscar the Friendly Ghost
- The Gray Lady of Willard Library
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