During Halloween season, there is a multitude of spooky activities to do in and around Indianapolis. You’ve got your haunted houses, harvest festivals, and Halloween parties, but if you’re looking for something truly creepy and haunted, you’ll want to check out this prison in Lake County.
Lake County Jail in Crown Point, Indiana is about two hours north of Indianapolis, but is worth the drive if you’re looking for a haunted excursion.
Old Jail Sheriff’s House/Facebook Built in 1908 and expanded in 1928, Lake County Jail was home to 150 cells filled with dangerous criminals, as well as county sheriffs, who were required to live on the premises.
The maximum security prison was, considered to be “escape-proof” until 1934… when gangster John Dillinger refuted that claim when he made his infamous break-out.
Old Jail Sheriff’s House/Facebook After that, the jail never had the same level of reverence, and it was closed down and turned into a historical site in the late 1970s.
While the prison has never been utilized for its original purposes again, it has gone through extensive renovations over the past two decades, resulting in many first-hand accounts of haunted sightings.
Old Jail Sheriff’s House/Facebook
People have claimed to see apparitions in the cells and hallways, as well as doors open and close on their own. Some have even heard footsteps and voices.
Old Jail Sheriff’s House/Facebook
Currently, you can tour the prison and possibly experience the hauntings for yourself.
Old Jail Sheriff’s House/Facebook
When you’re in the mood for something truly creepy and haunted, head north to Lake County Jail for a terrifying excursion. Where are some of your favorite haunted places near Indianapolis? Let us know in the comments below!
Old Jail Sheriff’s House/Facebook
Built in 1908 and expanded in 1928, Lake County Jail was home to 150 cells filled with dangerous criminals, as well as county sheriffs, who were required to live on the premises.
After that, the jail never had the same level of reverence, and it was closed down and turned into a historical site in the late 1970s.
If you’re looking for some creepy places to check out, read our article on the 7 most haunted places in Indy.
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