Indigo Lake
PANICd#: 2113
Publication date: 12/21/2024
Originally the site of Gray's Quarry, a gravel and sand pit, Indigo Lake came under the responsibilities of the National Park Service on December 27, 1974, with the creation of the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area.
4300 Riverview Rd.
Peninsula , OH 44264
Open to the public: Yes
Lat: 41.194990
Lon: -81.576840
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Demographic Rank: 0
History: 2
Stories: 2
Claims: 7
Evidence: 0
Resources: 4
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History
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Originally the site of Gray's Quarry, a gravel and sand pit, Indigo Lake came under the responsibilities of the National Park Service on December 27, 1974, with the creation of the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area. The pit was later filled with water by park service personnel to create what was subsequently called "Indigo Lake", which remains in place sustained by a constant supply of water from several natural springs in the immediate area. It is situated entirely within the boundaries of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
It is one of only two places in the park closed to swimming. Although protected as part of the national park, the lake is a popular spot for local fishing. In addition, the lake, which normally freezes over in the colder months of the year, is used by the Akron Fire Department to practice under-ice rescue techniques each winter It is accessible by car from Riverview road, on foot via the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, and by rail via a flag stop station nearby at 41°11′39″N 81°34′45″W, part of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
The lake is 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level and is 89 feet at the deepest point
Added by: sdonley on 12/21/2024
DB#:586
Source(s):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigo_Lake_(Ohio)
Added by: sdonley on 10/19/2019
DB#:548
Source(s):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzZF4WfB2UY
Stories
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This isolated lake was once a quarry and there is still old mining machines at the bottom of the lake. Also, the area surrounding the lake has been used for thousands of years by various Native American tribes, including the Erie and Hopewell. Could it be that they love this area so much that they haven’t found a reason to leave, even in death?!?
Added by: sdonley on 12/21/2024 DB#: 1586
Source(s):
http://www.ohioforgotten.com/hauntings/indigo/
"This secluded lake apparently is not as lonely as it appears. A few years back, I felt not so alone along the shore late one night, and on a few recent investigations, there seemed to be some activity still remaining there. The area surrounding the lake has been used for thousands of years by various Native American tribes, including the Erie and Hopewell. it is possible that this beautiful region was so well liked by them that they haven't yet found reason enough to leave, even in death."
Added by: sdonley on 12/21/2024 DB#: 1587
Source(s):
https://creed22770.livejournal.com/4031.html
Paranormal Claims
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| Claim # | Added | Added By | Claim |
| 3319 | 12/21/2024 | sdonley | Many people have reported the feeling of being watched by some unknown presence. |
| 3320 | 12/21/2024 | sdonley | Investigators have reported the strong smell of lasagna. |
| 3321 | 12/21/2024 | sdonley | Investigators have reported the sounds of gun shots. |
| 3322 | 12/21/2024 | sdonley | Investigators have reported the sound of a woman screaming. |
| 3323 | 12/21/2024 | sdonley | Investigators have reported the feeling that some kind of a battle once took place at this location. |
| 3324 | 12/21/2024 | sdonley | Investigators have reported the feeling of sadness. |
| 3325 | 12/21/2024 | sdonley | Investigators have reported the sense of a small Native American woman who roams the area and is sad. |
Additional Resources
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| Wikipedia Entry
Added: 10/19/2019 By: sdonley |
Wikipedia entry for this location. |
| Investigation Information
Added: 10/19/2019 By: sdonley |
Investigation information about this location. |
| Indigo Lake - Hauntings | Ohio Forgotten
Added: 12/21/2024 By: sdonley |
This isolated lake was once a quarry and there is still old mining machines at the bottom of the lake. Also, the area surrounding the lake has been used for thousands of years by various Native American tribes, including the Erie and Hopewell. Could it be that they love this area so much that they |
| Indigo Lake Station
Added: 12/21/2024 By: sdonley |
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad passengers can get on and off the train at Indigo Lake Station. The small, bucolic lake was once a sand and gravel mine. Paths lead around the lake and over to Howe Meadow, the park’s special events site. |
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