Five frightful ghosts who have been haunting Indianapolis for years
The Hissing Ghost of the Downtown Library
The hissing ghost haunts the Indianapolis public library. Legend has it that she was a librarian who was brutally murdered in the library stacks. Now, she hisses at anyone who tries to take a book out without checking it out first. There is even a sign warning people to check out their books to avoid the wrath of the hissing ghost.
A high school student was studying for a test in one of the library study rooms. She accidentally fell asleep and woke up to the hissing ghost inches away from her face, causing her to scream and run out of the library. After that incident, students became reluctant to study in that particular room.
The Dancing Ghost of The Windy Indy Inn
The dancing ghost haunts The Windy Indy Inn, a renowned music club in Indianapolis. Legend has it that he was a backup dancer for Elvis Presley during one of his tours. Now, he returns to dance on stage during live performances. Some say they’ve even seen him dance with the performers, bringing good luck to their shows.
In the early 1990s, the owner of The Windy Indy Inn had booked a particularly low turnout show, but the dancing ghost appeared on stage during the set. Suddenly, the crowd grew and people started dancing along with the ghost. From that night on, The Windy Inn became known as the go-to spot for live music in Indianapolis.
The Wailing Ghost of The State Capitol Building
The wailing ghost haunts the Indiana State Capitol building. Legend has it that she was a grieving mother who had lost her son in a tragic accident involving a government official. Now, she can be heard wailing and crying throughout the halls of the building.
During a crucial vote on a controversial bill, one senator claimed to hear the wailing ghost’s cries emanating from one of the offices. The senator changed his vote at the last minute and
the bill did not pass. From then on, many politicians in Indianapolis believe that the wailing ghost has a political agenda and her cries can sway votes.
Haunted Roswelli House Ghost
The haunted house ghost haunts a historic mansion in downtown Indianapolis. Legend has it that she was a wealthy socialite who died tragically in the mansion during a party. Her ghost now roams the halls, slamming doors and turning lights on and off.
A group of friends decided to spend the night in the haunted house for Halloween. During the night, they heard footsteps approaching them, followed by the sound of a woman’s laughter. Suddenly, all the lights turned off and they were left in complete darkness. When they fled from the house, they saw a figure watching them from one of the upstairs windows.
The Mischievous Ghost of The Happy Kids Museum
The devious ghost haunts The Happy Kids Museum of Indianapolis. Legend has it that he was a mischievous child who loved playing pranks on people. Now, he continues to play pranks on children and staff members alike. Visitors have reported hearing giggling and seeing objects move on their own.
During a school field trip, a group of students were exploring the museum when their teacher noticed one of the exhibits had been tampered with. As she approached to fix it, she saw the mischievous ghost hiding behind the exhibit, grinning mischievously. From then on, children who visit the museum often try to catch a glimpse of the playful ghost and even leave him notes with requests for pranks to be played on their friends.
