Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington has several campus legends about haunted places, including McNutt Quad, rumored to be visited by a "hatchet man"; Read Hall, where the ghost of a murdered young woman is said to appear; the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU), which is reportedly haunted by a suicide victim and a spectral dog; and the Lily Library, known for apparitions and spectral sounds. The campus also hosts an annual Ghost Walk, an event featuring stories of the spirit of Richard Dorson and other campus legends. McNutt Quad: A legend describes a "hatchet man". Read Hall: Stories tell of the ghost of a young woman wearing a yellow dress, said to have been murdered in a tunnel. Indiana Memorial Union (IMU): Features legends of a deceased suicide victim, a ghostly dog, and the "Federal Room," where the scent of perfume and burnt candles are reported, linked to Mary Quig Bernie. Lily Library: Experiences include both auditory and visual apparitions. Career Center: Reports include the sound of crying babies. The Folklore Department: A common starting point for the annual Ghost Walk. Richard Dorson's spirit: His sightings are featured on the Ghost Walk. Showalter Fountain: A legend claims the figure has two butts.