Hindostan Falls
The Plague Town
State: Indiana
County: Martin County
Founded: 1816
Abandoned: 1828 (plague)
Peak Population: 1,200
Hindostan Falls was once a booming county seat. In the 1820s, a mysterious epidemic (likely Yellow Fever or Cholera) struck, killing or driving away the entire population. The town vanished, leaving only a cemetery and flat rocks in the river.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring/Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Former County Seat
- Killed by mysterious plague
- Popular fishing spot today
Location
Address: Hindostan Falls Rd, Shoals, IN
Coordinates: 38.6217, -86.8458