A legend by definition is a story about supernatural beings or events. Every place in the world, no matter how big or small, has some type of legend that the locals love to convey to outsiders. Legends lend a place a cloud of mystery that anyone who encounters it wants to unveil. In Terre Haute, Indiana, it is no different.
On a visit to campus of Indiana State last year, one of my friends inquired about the legend at Cromwell Hall. I had never heard of it, so I was immediately intrigued. The legend says that a man jumped from room 1221 (12th floor) facing 4th Street. Under the window of room 1221, a white cross is carved in the stone. The story goes that the university has tried to get rid of the white cross, but every time it reappears. Since the time of the suicide, residents of Cromwell Hall have reported hearing footsteps and noises in the hallways.
So, is it true? No one may ever know, but it sure does make for an interesting story. Every time I get the chance, I feel proud to be able to tell someone the legend of Cromwell Hall.
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