Noises and moving objects Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis says hauntings began to be reported while John and Gladys O'Brien ran an antique store in the house in the 1960s and 1970s: unexplained noises, lights and electronics switching on and off, and objects moving. Source: Encyclopedia of Indianapolis.
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Real history
Alexander Hannah built the multi-story Italianate house in 1858 (sources differ: the National Register nomination gives 1859). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (Encyclopedia of Indianapolis).
Ghost stories
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Tugs and shadow people Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
A volunteer told WISH-TV in 2024 that visitors report tugs on their shoulders or hair, disembodied voices and shadow people. Source: WISH-TV, 2024.
A volunteer told WISH-TV in 2024 that visitors report tugs on their shoulders or hair, disembodied voices and shadow people. Source: WISH-TV, 2024.
Then and now
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Public access
Open to the public The house holds open-house tours on the first Sunday of each month, 1–4 pm ($10), and overnight investigations from 9 pm to 5 am ($750 for up to 10 people) (Historic Hannah House). The map pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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