Thomas Taggart Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
Indiana's tourism office says guests have reported seeing former owner Thomas Taggart riding the service elevator and smelling his cigar smoke in the hallways. Source: Visit Indiana.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The main hotel building burned in 1897 and was rebuilt on a grander scale; Thomas Taggart and his son owned the resort from 1901 to 1946 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The hotel operates as part of French Lick Resort (French Lick Resort). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
Explore more
- More places in French Lick and Indiana
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- Nearby: Hindostan (Shoals, IN), Whispers Estate (Mitchell, IN), Story Inn (Story, IN), Culbertson Mansion (New Albany, IN)
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