Indiana, known for its rich history, is home to numerous ghost towns that once thrived with life. These towns, now abandoned, offer a glimpse into the state’s past, with remnants of county seats, canal ports, coal mining camps, and gas boom boomtowns. Some were devastated by floods, while others were bypassed by the railroad, ultimately leading to their demise.
A Look at Hindostan
Hindostan, a former county seat, was once a bustling town of 2,000 people in the 1820s. However, a mysterious epidemic wiped out the town, leaving behind only a cemetery and some foundations in the Hindostan Falls Public Fishing Area. The mystery of what exactly led to the town’s downfall remains unsolved to this day.
Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.
