Haunted Lafayette
Haunted Lafayette by Dorothy Salvo, published by Arcadia Publishing in September 2009, explores the darker aspects of Lafayette’s history. This 130-page book delves into a variety of supernatural occurrences and urban legends, including the haunting of Amelia Earhart at Purdue University Airport and sightings of Bigfoot. The authors examine both the tragic past and the haunted present of the region, offering a comprehensive look at the eerie tales that permeate West Lafayette and surrounding counties.
Readers will find a collection of chilling stories that highlight the area’s rich history intertwined with the supernatural. The book covers haunted houses, battlefields, and notable events such as a guillotine suicide in the Lahr Hotel and the Trail of Death. With its focus on local history and the supernatural, Haunted Lafayette presents a unique perspective that will intrigue those interested in ghost stories and the history of the Midwest.
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Boilermakers Beware: There’s a dark and secret side to Lafayette’s history that is sure to send shivers down the spine. From storied specters and urban legends, like Amelia Earhart’s tragic figure haunting hangar number one at Purdue University Airport and sightings of the ever-elusive Bigfoot, to haunted houses and battlefi elds, with a guillotine suicide in the Lahr Hotel and the Trail of Death, authors Dorothy Salvo Davis and W.C. Madden leave no stone unturned as they examine the tragic past and the haunted present of Lafayette. With stories focusing on West Lafayette and White, Carroll and Warren Counties, Haunted Lafayette is a chilling read that no ghost enthusiast should miss.
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