Every state has its shadows and specters— and Indiana is in a heightened state of paranormal. Known for its rolling farmlands, dense forests, and winding rivers, the Hoosier State hides more than just cornfields. Beneath its quiet towns and rustic landscapes lurk legends that have endured for centuries—monsters whispered about around campfires, chronicled in newspapers, and even reported in modern times.

Here are five of the most legendary creatures said to roam Indiana, where myth, history, and eerie encounters blur.

Here’s another bizarre tale straight out of Indiana because, let’s be honest, we’re always keeping an ear out for strange activity in the Hoosier state. This time, the scene involves some New Jersey folks who clearly didn’t read the “Do Not Disturb” signs in a local cemetery. On a fine October morning, Evansville police got a call about some very peculiar behavior in Oak Hill Cemetery.