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Indiana folklorist Wanda Lou Willis is back with all-new ghostly tales in this hair-raising companion to Haunted Hoosier Trails. Wanda explores Indianas hidden history in spooky locations around the state. Local history buffs will relish the informative county histories that begin each chapter, while thrill-seekers will eagerly search out these frightening spots. More Haunted Hoosier Trails is perfect year-round for raising goose-bumps around the campfire or reading under the covers with a flashlight.
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Copyright 2004 by Wanda Lou Willis
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any fashion, print, facsimile, or electronic, or by any method yet to be developed, without express permission of the copyright holder. For further information, contact the publisher at:
Clerisy Press
306 Greenup Street
Covington, Kentucky 41011
clerisypress.com
A division of Keen Communications LLC
cover photo: Jonathan Ttrault
cover and book design: Kelly N. Kofron
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Willis, Wanda Lou.
More haunted Hoosier trails / by Wanda Lou Willis.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-57860-182-0
1. Haunted places--Indiana. 2. Ghosts--Indiana. 3. Folklore--Indiana. I. Title.
BF1472.U6W557 2004
133.1'29772--dc22
2004053330
For my parents, Ethel and Raymond Willis
I hear the mockingbird sing;
The black-eyed china doll smiles;
I am the keeper of the dream.
And for my brothers, Chester and Donald.
Those before, after, and always:
Beloved Angel and Dearest Joy.
Throughout the process of researching, compiling, and writing this book, I was constantly reminded of the Hoosier warmth, friend-liness, and willingness to help others. A very special thanks to my friends for their support and encouragement: Eric Mundell, Jonathan Ttreault, Peggy McClelland, Ruth Harris, Ruth Holladay, Susan Richey, and Nelson Price.
Special recognition and thanks go to Joy, my Belgian shepherd, who, as always, was my confidant, my comfort, and my slave driver, unfailingly awakening me at two oclock each morning and who throughout the many computer hours, stayed by my side.
My sincere thanks to the following people for supplying information on local ghost stories to supplement the hundreds of hours I spent in historical research among old newspapers and county histories; also, to those friends who were willing to provide photographs for the various stories:
Fun-Loving Nellie
Jeanine RhodesElkhart Public Library
A Tree with Spirit
Marsha Eilers, Associate DirectorElkhart Public Library
Linda NeffGoshen Public Library
Jeanine RhodesElkhart Public Library
The Ghosts of Masons Bridge
Nancy Bryant, DirectorGas City-Mill Township Public Library
Peggy Garrett, Executive LiaisonGas City Area Chamber of Commerce
Israel Jenkins House
Sara and Randy Ballinger, present owners
The Phantom of the Opera House
Judy CowlingHistoric Fairmount, Inc.
Cathy Shouse Chronicle T
Rhonda Stoffer, Head of Indiana History and Genealogy ServicesMarion Public Library
The Spirit of Hostess House
Rhoda Stoffer, Head of Indiana History and Genealogy ServicesMarion Public Library
On the Banks of the Wabash
Nancy Masten, ArchivistMiami County Museum
Kentland Area Hauntings
Kyle D. Conrad, informant
Matthew Havens, informant
Cheryl Wixon Gocken, PresidentIroquois County, Ill. Genealogy Society
White Wolf
Robert C. Kriebel, Staff Reporter Lafayette Journal and C
The Legend of Hanging Rock
Moonrock
Trula Frank, Executive DirectorWabash County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Carolyn McNagny, Executive DirectorAcres, Inc.
Davonne Rogers, Library DirectorNorth Manchester Public Library
The De-ghoster Twins
Joan C. Bohm, Archivist, GenealogistClinton County Historical Society
Janis Thornton, Editor, FamilyFrankfort The Times
Ball State Student Keeps Hanging Around
Mary Lou GentisMuncie Public library
Jeromes Devil Dog
Janice BlanchardHoward County Public Library
Kokomos Haunted Funeral Home
Tom Carey, Lifestyle EditorKokomo
The Devils Creature
Tracey Chapman Jones, informant
Judy SpencerCrawfordsville Public Library
Judy ToddCrawfordsville The Weekly
Edna Collins Bridge
Lou FontainePutnam County Public Library
Susan Harmon, Local History AssistantPutnam County Public Library
The Odon Fires
Catherine Hackett, Reference LibrarianClark County Public Library, Springfield, Ohio Joan Harvey, Library Services SupervisorIndianapolis-Marion County Public Library
The Friendly Ghost
Greensburg Courthouse Ghost
Vicki ButzGreensburg Public Library
Kathie ScheidlerGreensburg Public Library
Pat Smith, Columnist Greensburg Daily News
Poseyvilles Haunted Library
Stanley Melburn Campbell, DirectorPoseyville Public Library
The Weeping Woman of Old Hoop-Pole Township
Steve Cochran, DirectorAlexandrian Public Library
Becca Goldman, Head of Community RelationsAlexandrian Public Library
Marissa Priddis, Assistant DirectorAlexandrian Public Library
The Wolf Man
Bill Poor, DirectorTyson Library
Jeremy Sobecki, Assistant ManagerVersailles State Park
The Mathias Sharp House
Vevah HarrisSpencer County Visitors Bureau
Becky MiddletonSpencer County Public Library
The Ferree (Free) Springs Bridge Ghosts
Rebecca ColeSullivan Public Library
Oscar the Friendly Ghost
Sue ThomasEvansville Public Library
The Gray Lady of Willard Library
Greg Hager, DirectorWillard Library
Patricia Sides, ArchivistWillard Library
BENTON COUNTY , a part of Indianas vast grand prairie, was organized in 1840 and named for Missouri politician Thomas Hart Benton. No commissioners were appointed, and it was not until 1843 that a county seat was selected.
The first county seat, Oxford, was platted in 1843. Within one year of the towns establishment, it had gone through three name changes. It was first called Milroy after one of the original founders, then Hartford after the Connecticut city; however, when it was discovered that both these names were already being used by other counties, it was renamed Oxford.
Its not clear why this name was chosenperhaps for the English city and universityalthough one legend says the name was chosen for the many oxen-driven wagons that forded nearby Pine Creek. In 1873 the county courthouse was condemned and the seat of government moved to Fowler.
A New England land speculator, Henry L. Ellsworth purchased nearly ninety thousand acres of Benton County. Other New Englanders followed suit, including Noah and Daniel Webster and members of Bostons Cabot family. Ellsworth bequeathed most of his land to Yale University.
After the land speculators, the cattle barons moved in. Moses Fowlers twenty-thousand-acre cattle farm was the home to one of the largest herds. His brother-in-law, Adams Earl, established Americas foundation herd of imported, purebred Herefords.
The cattle barons lent their names to many of the communities throughout the county: Fowler, Earl Park, Raub, Atkinson, Boswell, Chase, and Templeton.
The tiny settlement of Wadena produced a record number of baseball players in the early 1900s. Fred (Cy) Williams (18891974) twice led the National League in home runs. He was the first player in the majors to ever hit more than two hundred home runs. In 1923 he tied with Babe Ruth for the most home runs hit that season. His all-time batting average stands at .292.
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