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Author Biography
Al Hunter writes a front page story about historical figures and happenings with a ghostly twist...
Alan E. Hunter has researched, scripted and lead the Irvington Ghost Walks for the past 20 years. The tours are roughly 75 percent history and 25 percent ghost stories and folklore. These non-profit tours raise funds for the Eastside Irvington community and related charities.
Al Hunter is the author of the “Haunted Indianapolis” and co-author of the “Haunted Irvington” and “Indiana National Road” book series. His newest books are “Bumps in the Night. Stories from the Weekly View,” “Irvington Haunts. The Tour Guide,” and “The Mystery of the H.H. Holmes Collection.” Contact Al directly at Huntvault@aol.com or become a friend on Facebook.
Al Hunter’s Story Archive
The Death of Robert Gay, Part 2
The last moments of Private Robert Gay, as taken from the official military court martial document known as “General Orders No. 23,” were documented as follows. His dying speech was uttered without any tremulousness of tone… His voice was clear and distinct, his words unusually well chosen, and his … Read More
The Death of Private Robert Gay, Part 1
Camp Morton — a name familiar to every Indianapolis Civil War buff and historian. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, allow me to enlighten you. Camp Morton began life as an Indianapolis Civil War training camp for soldiers preparing to march off to war. Named in honor of Indiana … Read More
Indianapolis: The Great Flood of 1913 (Part 2)
Last week, we left Greenfield a century ago; March 25th, 1913, underwater. The “Black Night of Terror,” the “March Flood,” the “Great Flood of 1913” had come and gone through the Hancock County seat, leaving devastation in its wake. And it was headed straight for Indianapolis. On Tuesday the National … Read More
Greenfield: The Great Flood of 1913
Oh, how it rained. For 48 straight hours, it rained. Martha Duncan stood on the porch of her house, located on the north side of Fourth Street between State and Pennsylvania, wondering if it was ever going to stop. It was Monday March 24th, 1913 in Greenfield, Indiana, nearly 60 … Read More
Nate Moreland — A Footnote of History
This Monday will be the 71st anniversary of two events — disparate in nature, but eerily connected in the tapestry of our nation’s history. If you’re a baseball fan you should enjoy this. That is, unless you follow the White Sox. On March 18th, 1942, two handsome, well-muscled black men … Read More