I am just down the road from this place and often bike ride through Utica in the summer. I’m torn between skepticism and belief when it comes to the paranormal but Southern Indiana has a unique energy and feel that I haven’t experienced anywhere else in the country. The stretch from Charlestown going further down 62 to Madison and Vevay is a drive I like to make during summer nights because of how eerie and alone it feels to me. I’ll pull off in spots and listen to the river. Even in solitude it feels like I’m surrounded sometimes. Sounds weird I know, but it’s undeniable. The past is still alive in some of these places.
Just down from the Mistletoe Falls ruins, is a creek where people say scattered skeletons and armor was found, either late 1700’s or early 1800’s. Aptly named “Battle Creek” on the map. Another weird place is River Road, going west from Mauckport to New Amsterdam. It goes through a place called “Spook Hollow”, that has quite the reputation, post some infamous murders by river pirates. All I know is there’s a long stretch of road, with no houses, no people, completely secluded, that feels especially odd at night. Several viewers believe they’ve seen Bigfoot, on the road from Vevay to Aurora, and on the backroads north of Madison. Whether it’s just a story, legit, or someone likes to wear a gorilla suit to get the mail, is anyone’s guess.
@@AdventureswithRoger I’m definitely going to check out Spook Hollow! Thanks for that info. I’m looking to do some hikes soon around Bloomington and further west down the river going towards Evansville. The few knowledgable folks that I’ve talked to about southern Indiana history seem to have all mentioned a pattern of witchcraft or zealotry throughout the area in the past. It’s like these were the out-lands at some point in the past.
@DerrickHikes Many cult / witchcraft stories about Bloomington and Brown County. Always carry and never let strangers walk behind you. My cousins actually ran across a weird cult near Brown County, complete with hoods. Car got stuck in the woods, as they tried to get away. These hooded people actually helped them get unstuck, true story. There’s some good hiking in Perry County, in what some consider an Indian holy place. German Ridge, Rich Cave Hollow, Lake Tipsaw. And Bigfoot stories. 😂 One of my friends practically got in a fight with crazy land owners, at Rich Cave Hollow, despite it not even being their land, just near theirs. “We don’t like strangers.” By all means walk around New Harmony. All flat but a definite vibe. Nearby Twin Swamps is one of my favorite places: looks like the Everglades back there. And just south is the dam and locks, modern restrooms, but rarely any people. Outstanding view of the Ohio leaving Indiana.
@@AdventureswithRoger Great info and thanks for sharing! I carry out of habit just incase I come across a bear or a boar in the area, but I couldn’t imagine having to fight off a cult in the woods 😂 I have unfortunately and unknowingly trespassed on federal training grounds and was met shortly after by a group of humvees. I was kindly escorted from the property👋. New Harmony is definitely high on the list. A friend of mine from Evansville shared some stories about that place. Your video on it piqued my interest even more. Anything involving occultism usually catches my attention. I saw some things down in Louisiana that made me question my own sanity. It’s an interesting topic for sure.
Thanks, Evan! This is just a great area, both southern Indiana and Kentucky. I’ve been filming here for over 5 years, and I’ve only scratched the surface!
Another entertaining and fun Indiana video. As fellow Hoosiers, we eagerly anticipate your next adventure. We love Indiana! To borrow the old Indiana Beach jingle says “There’s than corn in Indiana” lol. We are always hoping to see you explore the pot holes in Attica, Indiana. It is a hidden jewel with lots of history attached to it, including outlaws and the rich and famous. There was a hotel called Mudlavia, with mudbaths that people from all over came to bathe in. There is some of the most beautiful nature made potholes that are big enough to swim in. There are three different paths that lead to the same beautiful little waterfall, where people swim and swing out on ropes. It is an awesome place and we think you’d love it. We hope to see you do a video there some day. ✝️🙏🏼💜
I grew up about a quarter of a mile from this place. I used to play n the woods around there. My father and grandfather helped in building the bible study room at the top of the hill. After it burned, around the 80's the area across from it was a popular hangout spot for teens and the quarry above it was also a popular swimming hole for locals and their friends, aptly nicknamed the blue lagoon. It was never called Witches Castle until a young girl was taken there and was tortured. With the ruins of the home covered with greenery and overgrowth, it does provoke stories and rumors to no end. But in fact, the area was never inhabited by witches or used for rituals . The locals will always know it as Mistle Toe Falls.
For a long time, people asked when I was going to cover the topic, as I’ve covered about everything else along Indiana’s section of the Ohio River. I’m not a paranormal investigator, by any stretch of the imagination, and didn’t want to go to a spooky place in the woods! Not my interest. But a friend of mine, who’s an empath, had been, and said there were no creepy vibes. If anyone should get them, it would be her. And from her research, almost everything about the place was complete folklore. After doing my own research, I found a story that needed to be clarified. No dark myths could be verified by anyone. It was actually a story about a man that was trying to win back his wife, by making a beautiful home. It’s a shame that most of the beautiful, thoughtful features he assembled, are no longer visible.
@@AdventureswithRoger thank you for your reply. I hope I didn't come off as rude or anything, as that wasn't my intention. I like to respond to the rumors and stories about this place to inform about the history of it as learned from my parents and my own experiences. I too am an empath and have been my whole life. I never felt negativity or fear when visiting this place. So hearing the stories of ghosts and spooks and people so excited to visit to bear witness to these so called entities is kind of sad and amusing at the same time. Blessed Be
@@star112972 No, not at all! I was just talking to the same friend today. “If the place still existed, as an intact, one-story ranch, these stories wouldn’t exist.” 😀
Roger. Your videos are incredible. I really enjoy them. As an amateur photographer I appreciate hearing about places that I may never know about. I too have an appreciation for the old, abandoned and historical. I love documenting in photos what may be gone in the future. Kudos on your great presentations!
Yeah I wanted to understand how it went from a relatively modern house, to a scary place that people feared. Sometimes the truth isn’t as exciting as the things you hear, but it was still interesting to see, and a shame it can’t be restored.
The millstones were probably ballast stones used by ships bringing supplies to Beargrass. Later, named Louisville. That is how George Beck got his millstone for Beck's mill in Salem, Indiana.
I’ve always been intrigued by this historic property. Thanks for featuring it Roger-well done! I had never seen the pic of it when it was first built nor heard about the man building it for his wife. I’d love for my husband to gift me a castle on the Ohio River!! And she didn’t want it ???? 😮 WOW!! I think you are right on when you mentioned that the people of So. Indiana have an appreciation of our history! Yes 👏 a-lot of us do!
Some people didn’t get my intent on this one: showing the difference between folklore and reality. The site is a great piece of Indiana history, and although the mythology is entertaining, it’s mostly all folklore.
@@AdventureswithRoger I could see where that would happen as unfortunately the “dark side “ of this location is what is primarily heard. The horrific murder of the young lady years ago who was brought here for whatever reason certainly did not help matters. I for one found it wonderful to hear that the so called “witches castle” actually had what sounds like a lovely historic romantic story. I’d much rather visit it for that reason. Thanks for bringing the brighter side of this unique place to light! Wish I could afford to buy it and make it a beautiful castle residence again!
@@indianamichelle7216 There are a several places like this, that would make great tourist attractions. Milltown, Indiana would make a wonderful tourist town, if someone had the money to develop it, and make it similar to Nashville, Indiana. All the good bones are there!
@@AdventureswithRoger I agree! I love Milltown, and would love to build a home on Blue River there. Anywhere the Ohio or Blue River runs through or Indian creek I find heavenly. My Chihuahua, Grandson, Husband and I took a trip inspired by your videos a few weeks ago to Magnet, Buzzards Roost, Alton and a few others along the way. Loved the little river town of Alton ( so peaceful and reminded me a lot of old Leavenworth) and was absolutely amazed at the unbelievable views of the mighty Ohio from so high up along that road to Magnet. I’m used to seeing the river at ground level. The views up there were breathtaking! And we really enjoyed seeing the Civil War cemetery in Magnet along the bank of the river as well. Such a tragic story. Some of those homes up there are beyond spectacular! Thanks for the inspiration and “ directional tips” as well..although we did end up going down a very long isolated gravel road with an “interesting “ “farm” lol at the end of it and had to turn around. Beautiful area of southern Indiana though-everyone should check these places out for a beautiful drive!
@@indianamichelle7216 The quiet serenity is what makes me love deep southern Indiana. I’ve worked in busy cities, lived in suburbs, and the absence of loud sounds is wonderful! Would recommend to anyone! 🙂
Agreed! I wanted to provide both stories, to explain the full history, and tell what really is true. Several local people were angry about sharing the spooky story, but they stopped watching and didn’t see that I cleared it up with facts. It all goes together as the history of an interesting place!
It's unfortunate that places like this get deemed demonic or evil when the architecture is quite amazing and has held up for so long despite people being destructive. Thank you for sharing the video of this place. I have family in southern Indiana, looks like an interesting adventure.
I grew up just miles from here. When I was very young I remember this being a recently closed limestone quarry. We did hike and climb and hear. The water in the quarry had a beautiful blue tint because of the limestone. It’s no wonder they built as they did with an abundant supply of materials. I would never have guessed the mill stones were from France. I’m new to your channel and if you have not already I’d love to see you cover Tunnel Mill in Charlestown. Quite a bit of history around that place.
Hi Keith! I included Tunnel Mill in “Dark Silver”. I would’ve liked to have walked the entire property, but the caretaker doesn’t like people there. DARK SILVER: Legend of the Lost Southern Indiana Silver Mine th-cam.com/video/MAtMmDfM1aw/w-d-xo.html
I have kin folk that live in Utica..I was born in Clark County and grew up in palmyra till at 13 we moved to southwest,VA. I absolutely love your Channel and appreciate all of the history I learn here! I have never heard of this castle,thank you!
The big Utica excitement a few years ago: a black bear swam across the Ohio and was exploring for food and love! We don’t have any bears but what comes from Kentucky, once in a blue moon. Yet, I just read that one showed up at Santa Claus, Indiana, Sunday night!
@@AdventureswithRogerWhen I was 13 I seen a monkey cross the railroad tracks over silver Creek in Memphis IN. I was hunting squirrels and couldn't believe my eyes. Nobody believes me but that shit was freaky because of the way it was vaulting over the tracks with is arms.
I have speculated that some Bigfoot sightings are primates that escaped an exotic animal rescue. It happens pretty frequently. Over at Georgetown, just a few months ago, my friend looked out their window and saw an African Serval! She called the DNR and they were able to catch it.
Yessir! I don't think many folks realize how Deep some of the hills and hollers are in Southern Indiana and vast some of the woodlands are..it is truly old and historic country..PS I have heard of other black bear sightings not to long ago...and as young boy hunting deer with my dad in Switzerland county in the early 80s we seen three wolves not coyotes..those critters backs wouldve been waist high to my dad..
Interesting video Roger! Really loved the location of "Castle". The views must have been spectacular from that house. Sad story about that family, and what played out. It doesn't surprise me to hear all the folklore associated with it. People sometimes are quick to believe things that didn't actually happen, or embellish what they do know about it. It's human nature I guess. I shudder to think how bad the place will be when people describe it a hundred years from now, lol.
Right now, local people either hope someone will buy and fix it up, or completely tear it down. It’s in horrible ruins, and crazy people do crazy things with spooky old places.
Thanks, Ramadula! Hope to get many more out the door, soon! I’ve been filming non-stop for the last few months, am excited about what I’ve got to share! 🙂
Fairly new subscriber, but I want to say what great, great work you do, Roger. I cannot say enough good things. We're planning to move back to my roots in Indiana in the next couple of years and look forward to traveling to some of these areas. Thank you.
My pleasure! I love the history and folklore of Indiana, and so much of it is being lost. I’m glad to do my own part, in preserving this fine heritage! 🙂
I grew up in Utica,IN. This home has all been and will continue to be Mistletoe Falls. This video has upset a lot of people in Utica because of the false information in it. It only started to be called Witches Castle after the Shanda Sharer case because she was taken there and tortured before being driven to Madison and being set on fire
Ashley, did you / they watch the entire video? The video starts off by exploring the myths about the place, and ends up telling that there’s no proof that any of it happened. In fact, while people believe Shanda Sharer was tortured and murdered there, she wasn’t, and that’s the conclusion of the police report and those involved. She was only taken there for intimidation, and that’s clearly stated in the video. The video also describes that it was not a witch’s castle at all, but one man’s attempt to win his wife back, with a beautiful home. All of these things are factually covered. The intent of this film was to explore the mythology and follow it with facts: it’s an interesting, historical ruin, that people have given untrue folklore. I stand behind this production and it’s factual content.
@@AdventureswithRoger Well said Roger - excellent film. I highly doubt that "This video has upset a lot of people in Utica..." Sounds like a personal issue to me.
Ain't nobody in Utica upset he called it Witches Castle. It's been called that since all of us have been alive. Prolly just Upset you cuz you were taught to call it Mistletoe Falls. I've never heard that. I'll ask some Uticans what they call Witches Castle and post what they say
A friend of mine is an empath and went to the Lemon Road murder scene. The fully charged GPS said “you have arrived” and promptly lost power. Having gotten out of the car and crossed the creek, she felt like someone stabbed her in the back, and she struggled to reach the car. She felt like she was being pushed. There was no stab wound, and the pain quickly subsided once re-crossing the creek. But a voice was heard near the car, saying, “leave now.” The car battery had difficulty starting the car, and it was relatively new. My friend said the place definitely had an evil presence, and she could see numerous shadows across the field. My friend routinely visits “haunted” places, but said she would never go back there.
We used to go swimming at a former rock quarry in Utica but, I had no idea that place ever existed. Nice shot of the new bridge though. The murder of that little girl was so horrific.
If the original house was largely intact, the property wouldn’t be much to see: just a chapel on a hill. The mythology wouldn’t even exist! But the ruins provide a steady backdrop for tales! One of the quarries near Mistletoe Falls was made into a secluded, gated community. Very impressive place on a hill, and probably one of the safest places on earth, unless a huge rain happened overhear and flooded it.
Another excellent video, Roger. I am fascinated by the story surrounding "the witch's castle", both in legend and reality. I just wish the son-in-law hadn't burned such a beautiful and inspiring place. Anyways, keep up the good work, really enjoy your videos
Thanks, Gerald! I’ve been to many ruin sites in my travels, and it’s always a little sad to not be able to know them, in their glory. Sometimes, I get lucky and find archival photos, such as with this one. 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger True, I guess a lot of structures from the 1940's are no longer around. Just seemed this one could have been if not for the fire.. Once again, thank you for the great content, Roger
I’ve literally been there before with my friend at the time and me and my friend did some graffiti there and that’s were we first smoked 🍃💨 in the lil witch’s place where the fire pit was. Great memories of this place and good times.
It’s a shame that it was burned down. With stained glass, imported stone, and many thoughtful features, it was something to see in its day! I love unique architecture, it’s always a pleasure to share these! 🙂
I’d heard the hype for many years, but I felt nothing unusual while there. I hesitated to include the Shanda story, but I felt it was important for people to realize it didn’t happen there.
That was SO good! Loved all the rock structures. Beautiful place. Wonder if the builder was a Mason. Witch story was good too. Thanks Roger. Have a great day.
I've been there ! I lived in New Albany and worked/went to school in Louisville . I'm from Madison too so , i know the story well . Sad what they did to that little girl !
I went with a friend who’s an empath: neither they, nor I, felt anything strange about this place. However, I’ve received several comments about people experiencing the paranormal. What was your take?
@@AdventureswithRoger I am also an empath and I never felt anything bad there, as a matter of fact I felt quite comfortable and safe there . I felt more of a Native American energy. I am sure it was very beautiful and peaceful when first built and a treasured place of worship even before the chapel was built. It’s sad to see it trashed with all of the graffiti on it.
@@rhondag8128 My friend said they felt Native American spirits, closer to the top, nowhere else. Folklore tells of either an ancient Native American earthwork, or even castle ruins made by Prince Madoc.
@@AdventureswithRoger I read a bit about Prince Madoc or Madog and in a lot of stories he was said to have greenish skin, it makes me wonder if he was a an ancestor to the blue people of Kentucky the Fugate’s. Catherine Fugate is one of my ancestors, I am also exploring my lineage connecting me with people called Melungeons, starting with Vardy Collins who’s wife’s maiden name was Gibson, my Father’s is a Gibson and my Mother’s name is Collins, there is also Cherokee and Choctaw with heavy Scottish and Welch heritage. It’s kinda a rabbit hole but one I am thoroughly enjoying because of the knowledge I am learning. I am also learning a great amount about my birthplace by watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
I see it all the time, especially on the no longer used covered bridges, in southwest Indiana. There’s no point in it. The covered bridges, in northern indiana, look practically new, and people take pride in them as a state treasure.
Quick question for You. Does it flood in that area due to the Ohio River??? That road at the very beginning of the video was so beautiful and those houses on the right side of the road that the river was in the background. I also LOVED that house sitting up on the hill at the very beginning of the video.
Thanks, Gina! I didn’t get any weird vibes about Mistletoe Falls / The Witches Castle. Just felt like an abandoned place, a story about a man that really loved his wife, and would do anything to get her back. While she couldn’t love the house, they did get back together, so it wasn’t totally sad! 🙂 A friend of mine, who’s an empath, has went twice: also felt nothing about the house and chapel. People tell me that weird isn’t consistent, and while some people are like lightning rods, others are immune to picking anything up. My empath friend did say that ABOVE the house and chapel, is a totally different story. They sensed many spirits up there, possibly Native American. From my travels doing the mounds video, I wouldn’t be surprised if this high point, above the Ohio River, was once a mound or some kind of fortification. Charlestown is one of those places along the river, and was documented in the 1800’s, by Edward Travers Cox and William Borden. If they ever sell and develop the hilltop, they might find a truckload of artifacts!
It’s so weird I have new build in a rather new community and my daughter and I were walking our dogs and heard what sounded like drums, we both heard it . She said I’ve heard this before. The next night her boyfriend was over and walks the dogs with us again we heard drumming . He did not hear it 😮. It sounds like it’s comes from all over . I work at different schools in our district and it’s not band music or band practice because we hear it in the middle of the night . Doing research on lands around our community it’s very thick with Osage native people our school mascot the Indians . ☺️ I’ve been here going on 5 years now and on quiet nights we still hear drums.
@@ginamaria2579 I’ve heard people tell similar stories about the Wabash River, hearing drums, people speaking in an unknown language and even war cries! I would absolutely try to record those drums!
Still there and probably will be. Some buyers won’t buy it, as they don’t want to be the one, to destroy a beloved landmark. Others won’t because of the dark stories, which are mostly fables. Then finally, it’s just not a great piece of land: it’s a terraced hill.
There was a house in Ullin that I really wanted to buy. It was a Victorian era house, changed into an upstairs and downstairs duplex at some point. But it had big, beautiful rooms and fireplaces. At some point the agent that was supposed to show it wouldn't answer calls, and I was not able to buy it. The man who owned it worked as a car salesman in the 1960s, but I don't know who had it before that. Do you know anything about Ullin?
Wanted to add to Tracy East comment. Witches castle is named in book called Cruel Sacrifice by Aphrodite Jones. I wanted to include name of young girl believed to be tortured at Witches Castle who was Shanda Sharer. RIP.
From police report, and what they gathered at the trial, and interrogations, Shanda was taken to Mistletoe Falls for intimidation, but was neither tortured or killed thee. This happened at Madison, on Lemon Road. A friend of mine has been to both places, and said she could feel the evil on Lemon Road.
@@AdventureswithRoger thank you Roger for additional information and always being so thorough in your work! We love all your videos. I was a teenager when the Shanda Sharer murder happened and it really broke my heart. I look forward to watching more of your awesome videos.
@@krisc8358 I love finding these legends, and I even get bonus info from local people! Some of my very best times have been spent talking to people I meet, while filming in small towns.
I want to know how come there are Cinder blocks, On the inside walls, Did someone live here in recent times, It looks like they were used to strengthen the outside walls.I will emit the outer walls are very old, workings
It’s not an ancient place at all. It was a modern home that a man built to impress his wife. The exterior stone work was made to look old, but was done the same time.
Many people thought that, but detectives determined it not true after interviewing the defendants. Shanda was taken here and pushed around, but no torture happened. That all happened outside Madison, and THAT place has a dark presence about it. One of my good friends is an empath and has been to both places. She feels nothing at the castle. But out in the country where it happened, my friend was physically pushed by something and told to leave. She said she’d never go back. I don’t blame her! 😕
I am very disappointed in this video given I grew up in Utica Indiana and visited that site. Many times. I also remember the beautiful home that sat there before it burned to the foundation. I am 63 years old and never in my lifetime. Was that a scary place but yet a beautiful, beautiful place. The first time I ever heard of that name, witch’s castle was in the time where a crime was committed with Shanda Sharer. If my memory serves me correctly, that was not until the 90s that that happened and I had nothing to do with any witches, although I love following your stories, I would find it very beneficial for you to speak to people who grew up in that town before making the comments of the past of that property if needed I can find painted pictures of the beautiful home that used to be there if you would like to see them.
Virginia, did you watch the entire video? The point of the film, was to show that there’s no solid basis for the scary tales. The stories are folklore. The end of the film shows a simple limestone house, built by a man that was trying to impress his wife. No one was ever tortured or murdered there, no witches were burned out of a house, despite the many myths associated with the place. I end the video offering that the property is for sale, planting a seed for someone that might want to buy and fix the place. And, that while we all love a good tale around the campfire, reality doesn’t always match: it just makes life more interesting.
This place is so creepy. I use to come here about once or twice a year with friends and just explore around. Talk about a place that will give you chills, especially when you know the Shanda Sharer murder that is linked to the Witches Castle.
I was expecting something creepy, but felt nothing at all. It was actually very pleasant. A friend of mine is a genuine empath, and she also felt nothing in the house and chapel. Now the top of the hill is a different story: she says she feels many spirits are up there.
@@AdventureswithRoger Some friends of mine use to have a video of them messing with a ouija board back about 15 years ago and getting a response. The day time its is a breath of fresh air for sure up there but at night is when the chills and creepy vides kick, or at least when I was younger. I haven't been there in 12+ plus years. But one place that gives me more the creepy vibes is Capt. Francis T. (Frank) McHarry Crypt just a couple minutes pass horseshoe casino. It's something you would love to document. I last went there 8 years ago and It is still a thrill to go visit it.
@@loudpedaltv588 Have wanted to do Captain Franks mausoleum for about 10 years, but the land owners would not let me do one. It’s a great piece of history and folklore.
@@AdventureswithRoger Oh yeah I could see where you would need their permission. Guess thats why we always went at night and hid our cars like most everyone else does.
Now I've heard just about every place you've ever posted, and have been to several of them with more planned. But I've never heard about this place.... ever. It bothers me that these graffiti creeps have to muss things up too.
There are MANY hidden gems like this in Southern Indiana. The problem is usually about land ownership. Last year, I published one about a castle in the woods down here, and received an attorneys letter, asking me to take it down. Clearly ruins, and no signs posted, I had no legal issues. But it was causing a nuisance, as carloads of people were coming to explore.
The fake stories about this property really encumber it. A recent previous owner endured headaches. The developers of the quarry neighborhood took a pass. It was on the market a few years ago but it is so encumbered with trespassers and the lies perpetuated about it that it hasn't had a new chapter.
💯 % agree! The man that built the house was not into the occult, and even built a chapel for his wife to pray. Witches did not figure into any of this. The irony, is that I made the video to debunk the legend, and got hate comments about how the video wasn’t true, there was no curse or witches. The people making the comments didn’t even watch the full video or they would’ve known that! 😂
John Hoyle are you aware how many famous people are from Indiana, you'd be surprised, Yes Abe Lincoln lived in Indiana as a boy. Michael Jackson as well.
This was one of the first legends people told me about, after I moved to Southern Indiana. I was hesitant to go there, the phrase “witches castle” has some pretty scary connotations. But a friend of mine, that’s an empath, went there and felt nothing, and she has been picking up vibes about places, since she was 6 years old. It’s a great piece of Indiana Folklore!
Not all history is written down in a convenient place. A good friend of mine relayed a story, about his 140 plus year old farm house, in which a married couple were poisoned by their greedy kids. After he told his fiancé, she would NOT live there. 😀
Intrigued me for years, ever since I visited Marengo Cave and passed the cool, roadside entrances. In hopes of doing a segment, I researched the legend, spoke to long-time Milltown residents, took video of the outside. Locals say the legend is all made-up and never happened. Several said they used to play inside and never once sensed anything unusual. There’s only one online article, describing “the horrors”, and it reads like a made-up creepy pasta story. You’d think that there would be many, if it were true. There’s one old TH-cam video of a guy trespassing a distance inside. You see a pentagram spray-painted by someone, but I’ve seen that lots of places, it doesn’t mean anything bad happened there. One guy claimed his relative was the sheriff, and he had proof, but that proof was never produced. There would be a police report if a death occurred. One of the owners said the legend was made-up . He also said that the quarry mine is still commercially used, from time to time, and there’s a risk of large, loose stones falling on you, after a long time of stability. I was also warned I’d be prosecuted if found trespassing on the private property. I left it there, but it’s still a cool legend, that brings-up questions of cover-ups and things swept under the table. I just know I couldn’t find any proof. Devils Mountain Quarry (Milltown, Indiana) th-cam.com/video/B6jxNhBD6og/w-d-xo.html
THE THING IS ..IF YOU EVEN TRY TO TELL WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU THEY LAUGH ..JOKE..RT TO YR FACE..THIS BOTHERED US FOR MANY YEARS..! DONT EVER PUSH NO ONE AWAY PLEZ, IF THEY TRY TO TELL YOU THINGS YOU DONT WANT TO KNOW..SORRY
For some people, the truth is too uncomfortable, so much so that they’ll call you a complete liar, despite evidence to the contrary. They can’t accept a change to what they’ve always accepted as reality. A good example is when I visited the Tunnelton Tunnel, and recorded the infamous phantom lantern. There is no denying that a light is hovering in the tunnel, and no one is holding it, from 9 feet off the ground. I had tons of people tell me I was wrong, that there is no such thing as spirits, but could not offer a plausible explanation.
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I am just down the road from this place and often bike ride through Utica in the summer. I’m torn between skepticism and belief when it comes to the paranormal but Southern Indiana has a unique energy and feel that I haven’t experienced anywhere else in the country. The stretch from Charlestown going further down 62 to Madison and Vevay is a drive I like to make during summer nights because of how eerie and alone it feels to me. I’ll pull off in spots and listen to the river. Even in solitude it feels like I’m surrounded sometimes. Sounds weird I know, but it’s undeniable. The past is still alive in some of these places.
Just down from the Mistletoe Falls ruins, is a creek where people say scattered skeletons and armor was found, either late 1700’s or early 1800’s. Aptly named “Battle Creek” on the map.
Another weird place is River Road, going west from Mauckport to New Amsterdam. It goes through a place called “Spook Hollow”, that has quite the reputation, post some infamous murders by river pirates. All I know is there’s a long stretch of road, with no houses, no people, completely secluded, that feels especially odd at night.
Several viewers believe they’ve seen Bigfoot, on the road from Vevay to Aurora, and on the backroads north of Madison. Whether it’s just a story, legit, or someone likes to wear a gorilla suit to get the mail, is anyone’s guess.
@@AdventureswithRoger I’m definitely going to check out Spook Hollow! Thanks for that info. I’m looking to do some hikes soon around Bloomington and further west down the river going towards Evansville. The few knowledgable
folks that I’ve talked to about southern Indiana history seem to have all mentioned a pattern of witchcraft or zealotry throughout the area in the past. It’s like these were the out-lands at some point in the past.
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Many cult / witchcraft stories about Bloomington and Brown County. Always carry and never let strangers walk behind you. My cousins actually ran across a weird cult near Brown County, complete with hoods. Car got stuck in the woods, as they tried to get away. These hooded people actually helped them get unstuck, true story.
There’s some good hiking in Perry County, in what some consider an Indian holy place. German Ridge, Rich Cave Hollow, Lake Tipsaw. And Bigfoot stories. 😂 One of my friends practically got in a fight with crazy land owners, at Rich Cave Hollow, despite it not even being their land, just near theirs. “We don’t like strangers.”
By all means walk around New Harmony. All flat but a definite vibe.
Nearby Twin Swamps is one of my favorite places: looks like the Everglades back there. And just south is the dam and locks, modern restrooms, but rarely any people. Outstanding view of the Ohio leaving Indiana.
@@AdventureswithRoger Great info and thanks for sharing! I carry out of habit just incase I come across a bear or a boar in the area, but I couldn’t imagine having to fight off a cult in the woods 😂 I have unfortunately and unknowingly trespassed on federal training grounds and was met shortly after by a group of humvees. I was kindly escorted from the property👋.
New Harmony is definitely high on the list. A friend of mine from Evansville shared some stories about that place. Your video on it piqued my interest even more. Anything involving occultism usually catches my attention. I saw some things down in Louisiana that made me question my own sanity. It’s an interesting topic for sure.
Stay tuned, I’m working on a segment about some very weird stuff, in northern Indiana.
Being from Louisville I appreciate your stories of
History of neighboring Indiana
Thanks, Evan! This is just a great area, both southern Indiana and Kentucky. I’ve been filming here for over 5 years, and I’ve only scratched the surface!
Beautiful and sad. Thank you so much for sharing ❤
Another entertaining and fun Indiana video. As fellow Hoosiers, we eagerly anticipate your next adventure. We love Indiana! To borrow the old Indiana Beach jingle says “There’s than corn in Indiana” lol.
We are always hoping to see you explore the pot holes in Attica, Indiana. It is a hidden jewel with lots of history attached to it, including outlaws and the rich and famous. There was a hotel called Mudlavia, with mudbaths that people from all over came to bathe in. There is some of the most beautiful nature made potholes that are big enough to swim in. There are three different paths that lead to the same beautiful little waterfall, where people swim and swing out on ropes. It is an awesome place and we think you’d love it. We hope to see you do a video there some day.
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When the coffee can gets full, that sounds like a great adventure! 🙂
I didn't know there were so many legends in our southern Indiana. Interesting video, nice filming.
I grew up about a quarter of a mile from this place. I used to play n the woods around there. My father and grandfather helped in building the bible study room at the top of the hill. After it burned, around the 80's the area across from it was a popular hangout spot for teens and the quarry above it was also a popular swimming hole for locals and their friends, aptly nicknamed the blue lagoon. It was never called Witches Castle until a young girl was taken there and was tortured. With the ruins of the home covered with greenery and overgrowth, it does provoke stories and rumors to no end. But in fact, the area was never inhabited by witches or used for rituals . The locals will always know it as Mistle Toe Falls.
For a long time, people asked when I was going to cover the topic, as I’ve covered about everything else along Indiana’s section of the Ohio River. I’m not a paranormal investigator, by any stretch of the imagination, and didn’t want to go to a spooky place in the woods! Not my interest.
But a friend of mine, who’s an empath, had been, and said there were no creepy vibes. If anyone should get them, it would be her. And from her research, almost everything about the place was complete folklore. After doing my own research, I found a story that needed to be clarified. No dark myths could be verified by anyone. It was actually a story about a man that was trying to win back his wife, by making a beautiful home. It’s a shame that most of the beautiful, thoughtful features he assembled, are no longer visible.
@@AdventureswithRoger thank you for your reply. I hope I didn't come off as rude or anything, as that wasn't my intention. I like to respond to the rumors and stories about this place to inform about the history of it as learned from my parents and my own experiences. I too am an empath and have been my whole life. I never felt negativity or fear when visiting this place. So hearing the stories of ghosts and spooks and people so excited to visit to bear witness to these so called entities is kind of sad and amusing at the same time. Blessed Be
@@star112972 No, not at all! I was just talking to the same friend today. “If the place still existed, as an intact, one-story ranch, these stories wouldn’t exist.” 😀
Roger. Your videos are incredible. I really enjoy them. As an amateur photographer I appreciate hearing about places that I may never know about. I too have an appreciation for the old, abandoned and historical. I love documenting in photos what may be gone in the future. Kudos on your great presentations!
Many thanks, Joe Joe! Just when I think I’ve seen and found everything, something else comes up! 🙂
I'm happy to see you decided to cover this story. We used to go up there to explore when I was a teenager
Yeah I wanted to understand how it went from a relatively modern house, to a scary place that people feared. Sometimes the truth isn’t as exciting as the things you hear, but it was still interesting to see, and a shame it can’t be restored.
The millstones were probably ballast stones used by ships bringing supplies to Beargrass. Later, named Louisville. That is how George Beck got his millstone for Beck's mill in Salem, Indiana.
That's interesting. I was wondering how somebody could justify using new millstones for decoration.
I’ve always been intrigued by this historic property. Thanks for featuring it Roger-well done! I had never seen the pic of it when it was first built nor heard about the man building it for his wife. I’d love for my husband to gift me a castle on the Ohio River!! And she didn’t want it ???? 😮 WOW!!
I think you are right on when you mentioned that the people of So. Indiana have an appreciation of our history! Yes 👏 a-lot of us do!
Some people didn’t get my intent on this one: showing the difference between folklore and reality. The site is a great piece of Indiana history, and although the mythology is entertaining, it’s mostly all folklore.
@@AdventureswithRoger I could see where that would happen as unfortunately the “dark side “ of this location is what is primarily heard. The horrific murder of the young lady years ago who was brought here for whatever reason certainly did not help matters. I for one found it wonderful to hear that the so called “witches castle” actually had what sounds like a lovely historic romantic story. I’d much rather visit it for that reason. Thanks for bringing the brighter side of this unique place to light! Wish I could afford to buy it and make it a beautiful castle residence again!
@@indianamichelle7216 There are a several places like this, that would make great tourist attractions. Milltown, Indiana would make a wonderful tourist town, if someone had the money to develop it, and make it similar to Nashville, Indiana. All the good bones are there!
@@AdventureswithRoger I agree! I love Milltown, and would love to build a home on Blue River there. Anywhere the Ohio or Blue River runs through or Indian creek I find heavenly. My Chihuahua, Grandson, Husband and I took a trip inspired by your videos a few weeks ago to Magnet, Buzzards Roost, Alton and a few others along the way. Loved the little river town of Alton ( so peaceful and reminded me a lot of old Leavenworth) and was absolutely amazed at the unbelievable views of the mighty Ohio from so high up along that road to Magnet. I’m used to seeing the river at ground level. The views up there were breathtaking! And we really enjoyed seeing the Civil War cemetery in Magnet along the bank of the river as well. Such a tragic story. Some of those homes up there are beyond spectacular! Thanks for the inspiration and “ directional tips” as well..although we did end up going down a very long isolated gravel road with an “interesting “ “farm” lol at the end of it and had to turn around. Beautiful area of southern Indiana though-everyone should check these places out for a beautiful drive!
@@indianamichelle7216 The quiet serenity is what makes me love deep southern Indiana. I’ve worked in busy cities, lived in suburbs, and the absence of loud sounds is wonderful! Would recommend to anyone! 🙂
Can't get enough of this channel. Would love to see you eventually cover all of Indiana!
Working on it! I spent last month filming northern Indiana, got quite a bit for segments to come! 🙂
I like the true story of the house's origin. A bit of romance and lost love makes for a great history.
Agreed! I wanted to provide both stories, to explain the full history, and tell what really is true. Several local people were angry about sharing the spooky story, but they stopped watching and didn’t see that I cleared it up with facts. It all goes together as the history of an interesting place!
WOW! I lived in Charlestown for 26 years. I never heard of this place. But I'll never forget the Shanda Sharer case. 😢
And neither I ! ❤😢😢
You’re a great story teller!
Thank you 🤗
My pleasure!
Nice video Rodger and a great story! Appreciate you taking us on the adventure. Looking forward to the next one
It's unfortunate that places like this get deemed demonic or evil when the architecture is quite amazing and has held up for so long despite people being destructive. Thank you for sharing the video of this place. I have family in southern Indiana, looks like an interesting adventure.
I enjoyed your video. I was happy to see you told the true story of Mistletoe Falls.
Another greatly intriguing video putting fact to the fiction. Thanks, Roger. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
I grew up just miles from here. When I was very young I remember this being a recently closed limestone quarry. We did hike and climb and hear. The water in the quarry had a beautiful blue tint because of the limestone. It’s no wonder they built as they did with an abundant supply of materials. I would never have guessed the mill stones were from France. I’m new to your channel and if you have not already I’d love to see you cover Tunnel Mill in Charlestown. Quite a bit of history around that place.
Hi Keith! I included Tunnel Mill in “Dark Silver”. I would’ve liked to have walked the entire property, but the caretaker doesn’t like people there.
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Thanks. I’ll check that one out today. I spent many weeks over about 6-7 years in that Scout Camp.
Lots of great campfire stories about Tunnel Mill!
I have kin folk that live in Utica..I was born in Clark County and grew up in palmyra till at 13 we moved to southwest,VA. I absolutely love your Channel and appreciate all of the history I learn here! I have never heard of this castle,thank you!
The big Utica excitement a few years ago: a black bear swam across the Ohio and was exploring for food and love! We don’t have any bears but what comes from Kentucky, once in a blue moon. Yet, I just read that one showed up at Santa Claus, Indiana, Sunday night!
@@AdventureswithRogerWhen I was 13 I seen a monkey cross the railroad tracks over silver Creek in Memphis IN. I was hunting squirrels and couldn't believe my eyes. Nobody believes me but that shit was freaky because of the way it was vaulting over the tracks with is arms.
I have speculated that some Bigfoot sightings are primates that escaped an exotic animal rescue. It happens pretty frequently. Over at Georgetown, just a few months ago, my friend looked out their window and saw an African Serval! She called the DNR and they were able to catch it.
Yessir! I don't think many folks realize how
Deep some of the hills and hollers are in Southern Indiana and vast some of the woodlands are..it is truly old and historic country..PS I have heard of other black bear sightings not to long ago...and as young boy hunting deer with my dad in Switzerland county in the early 80s we seen three wolves not coyotes..those critters backs wouldve been waist high to my dad..
@@charliehay1520 I once saw a mountain lion carry a deer carcass in its mouth, west of New Albany! We have lots of exotic things in these parts!
Interesting video Roger! Really loved the location of "Castle". The views must have been spectacular from that house. Sad story about that family, and what played out. It doesn't surprise me to hear all the folklore associated with it. People sometimes are quick to believe things that didn't actually happen, or embellish what they do know about it. It's human nature I guess. I shudder to think how bad the place will be when people describe it a hundred years from now, lol.
Right now, local people either hope someone will buy and fix it up, or completely tear it down. It’s in horrible ruins, and crazy people do crazy things with spooky old places.
Cool. Been there several times. Even have a souvenir or two I'm turning into art.
Very interesting, thank you. Love your work.
Thanks ViralTuber!
Thanks for Sharing, interesting.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure!
Another good one. Really look forward to notifications of your vids!
Thanks, Ramadula! Hope to get many more out the door, soon! I’ve been filming non-stop for the last few months, am excited about what I’ve got to share! 🙂
I hope someone buys that property and restores the buildings. That could be a gorgeous personal sanctuary, as I'm sure it once was.
It is really far gone, would take a small fortune. Add to that, so much dark misinformation, that no one wants to buy it
Great job Roger me and you talked about this place like a year ago.
It took me “a little while”. 😀
Well considered information. Thats tops. Thanks 🎉
Thanks for the whole story.
My pleasure, Valerie!
Fairly new subscriber, but I want to say what great, great work you do, Roger. I cannot say enough good things. We're planning to move back to my roots in Indiana in the next couple of years and look forward to traveling to some of these areas. Thank you.
My pleasure! I love the history and folklore of Indiana, and so much of it is being lost. I’m glad to do my own part, in preserving this fine heritage! 🙂
Thank you!
Such interesting history
Haven't been back in many years. My cousins live there, and I miss them all
Southern Indiana is a wonderful place! Have never been sorry about moving here.
I grew up in Utica,IN. This home has all been and will continue to be Mistletoe Falls. This video has upset a lot of people in Utica because of the false information in it. It only started to be called Witches Castle after the Shanda Sharer case because she was taken there and tortured before being driven to Madison and being set on fire
Ashley, did you / they watch the entire video? The video starts off by exploring the myths about the place, and ends up telling that there’s no proof that any of it happened. In fact, while people believe Shanda Sharer was tortured and murdered there, she wasn’t, and that’s the conclusion of the police report and those involved. She was only taken there for intimidation, and that’s clearly stated in the video.
The video also describes that it was not a witch’s castle at all, but one man’s attempt to win his wife back, with a beautiful home. All of these things are factually covered.
The intent of this film was to explore the mythology and follow it with facts: it’s an interesting, historical ruin, that people have given untrue folklore. I stand behind this production and it’s factual content.
@@AdventureswithRoger Well said Roger - excellent film. I highly doubt that "This video has upset a lot of people in Utica..." Sounds like a personal issue to me.
Ain't nobody in Utica upset he called it Witches Castle. It's been called that since all of us have been alive. Prolly just Upset you cuz you were taught to call it Mistletoe Falls. I've never heard that. I'll ask some Uticans what they call Witches Castle and post what they say
Followed the Shearer case. Have been to the crime scene (Madison). I’m from Vevay (20 miles away). Thanks for posting.
A friend of mine is an empath and went to the Lemon Road murder scene. The fully charged GPS said “you have arrived” and promptly lost power. Having gotten out of the car and crossed the creek, she felt like someone stabbed her in the back, and she struggled to reach the car. She felt like she was being pushed. There was no stab wound, and the pain quickly subsided once re-crossing the creek. But a voice was heard near the car, saying, “leave now.” The car battery had difficulty starting the car, and it was relatively new.
My friend said the place definitely had an evil presence, and she could see numerous shadows across the field. My friend routinely visits “haunted” places, but said she would never go back there.
@@AdventureswithRoger Interesting, indeed.
Great video as always Roger. I see some property for sale along the river. It looks like a great place to live. What a view!
cool video Roger. Been wanting to check that place out for a while now!
Lots of downed trees, but otherwise not too bad. I did end up going up the stream, to reach the chapel.
We used to go swimming at a former rock quarry in Utica but, I had no idea that place ever existed. Nice shot of the new bridge though. The murder of that little girl was so horrific.
If the original house was largely intact, the property wouldn’t be much to see: just a chapel on a hill. The mythology wouldn’t even exist! But the ruins provide a steady backdrop for tales!
One of the quarries near Mistletoe Falls was made into a secluded, gated community. Very impressive place on a hill, and probably one of the safest places on earth, unless a huge rain happened overhear and flooded it.
Great story!
Another excellent video, Roger. I am fascinated by the story surrounding "the witch's castle", both in legend and reality. I just wish the son-in-law hadn't burned such a beautiful and inspiring place.
Anyways, keep up the good work, really enjoy your videos
Thanks, Gerald! I’ve been to many ruin sites in my travels, and it’s always a little sad to not be able to know them, in their glory. Sometimes, I get lucky and find archival photos, such as with this one. 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger True, I guess a lot of structures from the 1940's are no longer around. Just seemed this one could have been if not for the fire..
Once again, thank you for the great content, Roger
I’ve literally been there before with my friend at the time and me and my friend did some graffiti there and that’s were we first smoked 🍃💨 in the lil witch’s place where the fire pit was. Great memories of this place and good times.
I'm from Indianapolis & I've never heard of this. Neat! I bet that place was so cool before being burnt & graffiti covered the walls. Thanks for this!
It’s a shame that it was burned down. With stained glass, imported stone, and many thoughtful features, it was something to see in its day! I love unique architecture, it’s always a pleasure to share these! 🙂
We have heard of this place but have not been there. So mysterious. We remember the Shanda story. So sad.
I’d heard the hype for many years, but I felt nothing unusual while there. I hesitated to include the Shanda story, but I felt it was important for people to realize it didn’t happen there.
This is a very neat place. I hope someone buys the property and sets about to rebuild "the castle."
Ty Roger Interesting 🏆🙏🙏👴
Interesting video Roger.
Thanks Edward!
That was SO good! Loved all the rock structures. Beautiful place. Wonder if the builder was a Mason. Witch story was good too. Thanks Roger. Have a great day.
Thank-you, Chris! I’m a big architecture fan, especially places built with unusual features. I only wish I could have seen it, in its former glory.
I've been there ! I lived in New Albany and worked/went to school in Louisville .
I'm from Madison too so , i know the story well . Sad what they did to that little girl !
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Welcome!
I wish people wouldn’t put graffiti on these things
Roger, This is the place , I wanted to know how old it was..thatvI wanted ~Torn Down, this place, yes...bad karma there! Thank you Pal!🙏🌻😃
old Paul was a heck of a builder...i wonder if grandpa knew him...
This place is so simular to the ruins at Corpsewood.Nature appears eager to reclaim both .
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This building isn't that old. It looks like it was built in the early 1900s. It just has that look of the depression era stonework.
Correct.
I can’t count the amount of times I’ve been here, stayed there overnight many times.
I went with a friend who’s an empath: neither they, nor I, felt anything strange about this place. However, I’ve received several comments about people experiencing the paranormal. What was your take?
@@AdventureswithRoger I am also an empath and I never felt anything bad there, as a matter of fact I felt quite comfortable and safe there . I felt more of a Native American energy. I am sure it was very beautiful and peaceful when first built and a treasured place of worship even before the chapel was built. It’s sad to see it trashed with all of the graffiti on it.
@@rhondag8128 My friend said they felt Native American spirits, closer to the top, nowhere else. Folklore tells of either an ancient Native American earthwork, or even castle ruins made by Prince Madoc.
@@AdventureswithRoger I read a bit about Prince Madoc or Madog and in a lot of stories he was said to have greenish skin, it makes me wonder if he was a an ancestor to the blue people of Kentucky the Fugate’s. Catherine Fugate is one of my ancestors, I am also exploring my lineage connecting me with people called Melungeons, starting with Vardy Collins who’s wife’s maiden name was Gibson, my Father’s is a Gibson and my Mother’s name is Collins, there is also Cherokee and Choctaw with heavy Scottish and Welch heritage. It’s kinda a rabbit hole but one I am thoroughly enjoying because of the knowledge I am learning. I am also learning a great amount about my birthplace by watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
@@rhondag8128 Always an adventure on learning! I’m wrapping up a month-long production about Indiana’s ancestors. So much to digest and present!
Really fun watch. It really makes me upset that people had to spray a bunch of graffiti.
I see it all the time, especially on the no longer used covered bridges, in southwest Indiana. There’s no point in it. The covered bridges, in northern indiana, look practically new, and people take pride in them as a state treasure.
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Is that concrete blocks ? If it is that old would they be there ? Has there been restoration already done before ?
Quick question for You. Does it flood in that area due to the Ohio River??? That road at the very beginning of the video was so beautiful and those houses on the right side of the road that the river was in the background. I also LOVED that house sitting up on the hill at the very beginning of the video.
It does in fact flood along that road, from time to time. The modern houses are all on large columns, to protect their investment.
That's a weird old structure for sure, ripe for legend and lore
I like the Bible reference.
That was excellent Roger . Guessing turned out to be just a sad place and not so scary ? Or was it ? ☺️
Thanks, Gina! I didn’t get any weird vibes about Mistletoe Falls / The Witches Castle. Just felt like an abandoned place, a story about a man that really loved his wife, and would do anything to get her back. While she couldn’t love the house, they did get back together, so it wasn’t totally sad! 🙂
A friend of mine, who’s an empath, has went twice: also felt nothing about the house and chapel. People tell me that weird isn’t consistent, and while some people are like lightning rods, others are immune to picking anything up. My empath friend did say that ABOVE the house and chapel, is a totally different story. They sensed many spirits up there, possibly Native American. From my travels doing the mounds video, I wouldn’t be surprised if this high point, above the Ohio River, was once a mound or some kind of fortification. Charlestown is one of those places along the river, and was documented in the 1800’s, by Edward Travers Cox and William Borden. If they ever sell and develop the hilltop, they might find a truckload of artifacts!
@@AdventureswithRoger so interesting . Will there be more videos ? ☺️💕
Hoping to publish much more frequently. Have been filming almost non-stop for months, have some great finds! 🙂
It’s so weird I have new build in a rather new community and my daughter and I were walking our dogs and heard what sounded like drums, we both heard it . She said I’ve heard this before. The next night her boyfriend was over and walks the dogs with us again we heard drumming . He did not hear it 😮. It sounds like it’s comes from all over . I work at different schools in our district and it’s not band music or band practice because we hear it in the middle of the night . Doing research on lands around our community it’s very thick with Osage native people our school mascot the Indians . ☺️ I’ve been here going on 5 years now and on quiet nights we still hear drums.
@@ginamaria2579 I’ve heard people tell similar stories about the Wabash River, hearing drums, people speaking in an unknown language and even war cries! I would absolutely try to record those drums!
This just down the road from me lol
hey i was planning on visiting but i seen they got it for sale online is it still there ?
Still there and probably will be. Some buyers won’t buy it, as they don’t want to be the one, to destroy a beloved landmark. Others won’t because of the dark stories, which are mostly fables. Then finally, it’s just not a great piece of land: it’s a terraced hill.
Is this the same site where in the early 90's 4 teen girls potted and murdered a young 11yr old girl, where they would hangout and have rituals.
That’s the myth, but it isn’t true. She was taken there for intimidation, but the rest happened outside of Madison, Indiana.
How about the legend of stoplight city in evansville indiana. It is the most poorly thought out freeway in america. Avoid the Loyd
Had not heard of that one!
@@John-wr6yo yes it is, this is my hometown, and a proud testament of the never give up and never think things through spirit of our city
There was a house in Ullin that I really wanted to buy. It was a Victorian era house, changed into an upstairs and downstairs duplex at some point. But it had big, beautiful rooms and fireplaces. At some point the agent that was supposed to show it wouldn't answer calls, and I was not able to buy it. The man who owned it worked as a car salesman in the 1960s, but I don't know who had it before that. Do you know anything about Ullin?
Never been to Ullin, Illinois.
Just wondering. I see modern day cinderblocks in the construction. They had those 300+ years ago?? 🤔
You didn’t watch the entire film.
Love it that you know the Bible.
Wish I could buy it.
Wanted to add to Tracy East comment. Witches castle is named in book called Cruel Sacrifice by Aphrodite Jones. I wanted to include name of young girl believed to be tortured at Witches Castle who was Shanda Sharer. RIP.
From police report, and what they gathered at the trial, and interrogations, Shanda was taken to Mistletoe Falls for intimidation, but was neither tortured or killed thee. This happened at Madison, on Lemon Road. A friend of mine has been to both places, and said she could feel the evil on Lemon Road.
@@AdventureswithRoger thank you Roger for additional information and always being so thorough in your work! We love all your videos. I was a teenager when the Shanda Sharer murder happened and it really broke my heart. I look forward to watching more of your awesome videos.
@@krisc8358 I love finding these legends, and I even get bonus info from local people! Some of my very best times have been spent talking to people I meet, while filming in small towns.
I want to know how come there are Cinder blocks, On the inside walls, Did someone live here in recent times, It looks like they were used to strengthen the outside walls.I will emit the outer walls are very old, workings
It’s not an ancient place at all. It was a modern home that a man built to impress his wife. The exterior stone work was made to look old, but was done the same time.
This is were they tortured poor girl in early 90s
Many people thought that, but detectives determined it not true after interviewing the defendants. Shanda was taken here and pushed around, but no torture happened. That all happened outside Madison, and THAT place has a dark presence about it. One of my good friends is an empath and has been to both places. She feels nothing at the castle. But out in the country where it happened, my friend was physically pushed by something and told to leave. She said she’d never go back. I don’t blame her! 😕
I am very disappointed in this video given I grew up in Utica Indiana and visited that site. Many times. I also remember the beautiful home that sat there before it burned to the foundation. I am 63 years old and never in my lifetime. Was that a scary place but yet a beautiful, beautiful place. The first time I ever heard of that name, witch’s castle was in the time where a crime was committed with Shanda Sharer. If my memory serves me correctly, that was not until the 90s that that happened and I had nothing to do with any witches, although I love following your stories, I would find it very beneficial for you to speak to people who grew up in that town before making the comments of the past of that property if needed I can find painted pictures of the beautiful home that used to be there if you would like to see them.
Virginia, did you watch the entire video? The point of the film, was to show that there’s no solid basis for the scary tales. The stories are folklore. The end of the film shows a simple limestone house, built by a man that was trying to impress his wife. No one was ever tortured or murdered there, no witches were burned out of a house, despite the many myths associated with the place.
I end the video offering that the property is for sale, planting a seed for someone that might want to buy and fix the place. And, that while we all love a good tale around the campfire, reality doesn’t always match: it just makes life more interesting.
@@AdventureswithRoger Excellent video - Thanks!
This place is so creepy. I use to come here about once or twice a year with friends and just explore around. Talk about a place that will give you chills, especially when you know the Shanda Sharer murder that is linked to the Witches Castle.
I was expecting something creepy, but felt nothing at all. It was actually very pleasant. A friend of mine is a genuine empath, and she also felt nothing in the house and chapel. Now the top of the hill is a different story: she says she feels many spirits are up there.
@@AdventureswithRoger Some friends of mine use to have a video of them messing with a ouija board back about 15 years ago and getting a response. The day time its is a breath of fresh air for sure up there but at night is when the chills and creepy vides kick, or at least when I was younger. I haven't been there in 12+ plus years. But one place that gives me more the creepy vibes is Capt. Francis T. (Frank) McHarry Crypt just a couple minutes pass horseshoe casino. It's something you would love to document. I last went there 8 years ago and It is still a thrill to go visit it.
@@loudpedaltv588 Have wanted to do Captain Franks mausoleum for about 10 years, but the land owners would not let me do one. It’s a great piece of history and folklore.
@@AdventureswithRoger Oh yeah I could see where you would need their permission. Guess thats why we always went at night and hid our cars like most everyone else does.
@@loudpedaltv588 I’ve seen a few older videos of captain Franks mausoleum, really wanted to film it in high definition before it falls apart.
Now I've heard just about every place you've ever posted, and have been to several of them with more planned. But I've never heard about this place.... ever. It bothers me that these graffiti creeps have to muss things up too.
There are MANY hidden gems like this in Southern Indiana. The problem is usually about land ownership. Last year, I published one about a castle in the woods down here, and received an attorneys letter, asking me to take it down. Clearly ruins, and no signs posted, I had no legal issues. But it was causing a nuisance, as carloads of people were coming to explore.
The cement blocks lead me to think prob not 12 cent i could b wrong maybee they had fab tech
The fake stories about this property really encumber it. A recent previous owner endured headaches. The developers of the quarry neighborhood took a pass. It was on the market a few years ago but it is so encumbered with trespassers and the lies perpetuated about it that it hasn't had a new chapter.
💯 % agree! The man that built the house was not into the occult, and even built a chapel for his wife to pray. Witches did not figure into any of this.
The irony, is that I made the video to debunk the legend, and got hate comments about how the video wasn’t true, there was no curse or witches. The people making the comments didn’t even watch the full video or they would’ve known that! 😂
Pretty sure they didn't have concrete blocks in the 12th century. Great video though.
Built in modern times.
John Hoyle are you aware how many famous people are from Indiana, you'd be surprised, Yes Abe Lincoln lived in Indiana as a boy. Michael Jackson as well.
I was born and raised in Indiana, and I have never heard of this castle!!.
This was one of the first legends people told me about, after I moved to Southern Indiana. I was hesitant to go there, the phrase “witches castle” has some pretty scary connotations. But a friend of mine, that’s an empath, went there and felt nothing, and she has been picking up vibes about places, since she was 6 years old. It’s a great piece of Indiana Folklore!
My family's old house doesn't have any proof either. Reckin??😊 but it happened all the same😢😢
Not all history is written down in a convenient place. A good friend of mine relayed a story, about his 140 plus year old farm house, in which a married couple were poisoned by their greedy kids. After he told his fiancé, she would NOT live there. 😀
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I know how that feels to. I'm lucky to be alive
You should check out the devil’s mountain quarry system. Be careful though if you do.
Intrigued me for years, ever since I visited Marengo Cave and passed the cool, roadside entrances. In hopes of doing a segment, I researched the legend, spoke to long-time Milltown residents, took video of the outside.
Locals say the legend is all made-up and never happened. Several said they used to play inside and never once sensed anything unusual.
There’s only one online article, describing “the horrors”, and it reads like a made-up creepy pasta story. You’d think that there would be many, if it were true.
There’s one old TH-cam video of a guy trespassing a distance inside. You see a pentagram spray-painted by someone, but I’ve seen that lots of places, it doesn’t mean anything bad happened there.
One guy claimed his relative was the sheriff, and he had proof, but that proof was never produced. There would be a police report if a death occurred.
One of the owners said the legend was made-up . He also said that the quarry mine is still commercially used, from time to time, and there’s a risk of large, loose stones falling on you, after a long time of stability. I was also warned I’d be prosecuted if found trespassing on the private property.
I left it there, but it’s still a cool legend, that brings-up questions of cover-ups and things swept under the table. I just know I couldn’t find any proof.
Devils Mountain Quarry (Milltown, Indiana)
th-cam.com/video/B6jxNhBD6og/w-d-xo.html
Last time I went up there to the witches castle I got charged for trespassing
Is it the old Utica Indiana jail ?
Bar's were to keep inmates inside the jail.
No, was never a jail. It was a house made to impress a man’s wife. And she hated it! 🙂
Think about it, kings 👑 could tribute there way in , bury their dead and leave with gold 🪙 !!!
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Its weak stayed there on 2 dif occasions... No witches that I saw
None. I have a friend that’s an empath, and she picked-up nothing there. The place that’s evil, is outside of Madison.
Awful history. I feel sorry for the castle and the land.
And the man who built it. All his time and effort only for her to say no. I think it's beautiful.
THE THING IS ..IF YOU EVEN TRY TO TELL WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU THEY LAUGH ..JOKE..RT TO YR FACE..THIS BOTHERED US FOR MANY YEARS..! DONT EVER PUSH NO ONE AWAY PLEZ, IF THEY TRY TO TELL YOU THINGS YOU DONT WANT TO KNOW..SORRY
For some people, the truth is too uncomfortable, so much so that they’ll call you a complete liar, despite evidence to the contrary. They can’t accept a change to what they’ve always accepted as reality.
A good example is when I visited the Tunnelton Tunnel, and recorded the infamous phantom lantern. There is no denying that a light is hovering in the tunnel, and no one is holding it, from 9 feet off the ground. I had tons of people tell me I was wrong, that there is no such thing as spirits, but could not offer a plausible explanation.