The staff file Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
The site manager told WAVE in 2018 that staff have kept a file since 1977 of things they cannot explain, including figures walking around and lights turning on and off. Source: WAVE, 2018.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Construction began in 1867 and the 25-room mansion was completed in November 1869 (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 Indiana State Museum lists upcoming events at the mansion, including a Victorian ghost-stories evening on Dec 5 (Indiana State Museum); its fall ghost tour ran Oct 15–23, 2026 (WAVE, 2026). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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