Scott County Heritage Center, Scottsburg


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The Scott County Heritage Center in Scottsburg, Indiana, is considered one of the state's most haunted locations, with reports of disembodied voices, unexplained cold spots, objects moving on their own (including a baby chair and broom corn), and the appearance of a ghostly woman in 1800s attire and a strange, non-modernly dressed man. These paranormal occurrences are thought to be tied to its past as the Scott County Poor Farm, with spirits of former residents occasionally playing tricks by moving items or making breaking sounds. Visitors and caretakers have reported hearing unexplained sounds, including breaking glass, construction noises when there was no construction happening, and their names being called. A woman in an 1800s dress has been seen sitting on a couch before vanishing, and a baby chair has been observed moving by itself. There have also been reports of a dry, strangely dressed man knocking on the door after hours. An unexplained cold spot has been noted on the front stairs. A visitor also felt something soft rubbing against their leg, which was attributed to a "Ghost Cat". Broom corn was moved several times, and objects were reported to be moved or put into disarray during renovations. The activity is believed to be linked to the spirits of former residents of the Scott County Poor Farm, where the museum is located. Some visitors claim to have had their own experiences and have been encouraged to speak with the shy but willing volunteers about their encounters. A visitor described feeling a "Ghost Cat" rubbing against their leg.

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