Fort Wayne, Indiana. Nestled in the northern portion of Indiana, Fort Wayne isn't much more than corn fields and historical buildings. While this average-sized city doesn't have too much excitement to offer, it does have its fair share of scary stories. For those of you who live in Fort Wayne, you have probably heard of these stories throughout time, and those of you who don't live here, you may have similar haunts of your own. Here are just some of the many scary stories of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Happy Halloween!
1. The Woman in White
Fort Wayne in known for it's rivers. The St. Mary's River flows underneath the Main Street Bridge, which is the home of the city's most popular ghost. This story dates back to the 1800s, when a woman wearing a white dress was often seen wandering on the bridge and vanishing into nothing. Some say its the spirit of a young bride who jumped to avoid marrying a man she didn't love, but there is no evidence to prove exactly who she is (or was for that matter). Every now and then she is still seen sporting her white dress and watching the cars drive across the bridge.
2. The Stairway to Hell
Most Fort Wayne residents know of Byron Health Center, but what they may not know is that the current building isn't the original. The old Byron Health Center was located in almost the exact same spot as the new one, but has been torn down (thankfully). The old building didn't just look creepy, but had quite a peculiar staircase. With the lights on, you could reach the bottom step without a problem. But with the lights out, you could travel down the steps for hours and not reach the bottom. Creepy, right? Here's the catch, with the lights out, you could shine your flashlight and see the bottom step. So why was it unreachable? It is still a mystery.
3. Chapman Road
In the Cedar Canyons area of Fort Wayne there is a phenomena that most can't explain. If you go down Chapman Road and turn right on Griffin Road, you'll find sort of a drop-off or valley. Some have said that if you park your car in this hollow portion of land, your vehicle will somehow be pushed back up the hill. Ghosts or just geography?
4. The Embassy Theatre
Opened in 1928, the Embassy Theatre is a Fort Wayne staple. The beauty and history of the theatre makes it a must-see for all who find themselves in the city. Bud Burger was the stage manager of the Embassy from the 1930s until his death in the 1950s. He apparently still haunts the building. Witnesses have heard him playing the organ, received phone calls with no one on the other end of the line, and even seen a mysterious blue light on stage that just won't go out. The ghost of Bud is completely harmless and seems to simply be doing the job that he loved so many years ago.
