For those who love the aesthetic of man-made places being reclaimed by nature, Indiana is a great state to explore. It seems like every single town you find yourself in is going to have its old, abandoned buildings and spooky places to check out. And we’ve collected some interesting photos of several of them for your viewing pleasure! These abandoned spots in Indiana might be long dead, but they’ll live on forever in our hearts…and of course, our cameras. Check out these incredible abandoned places in Indiana that nature is reclaiming, through the lenses of some of Flickr’s best photographers.

Please Note: We do not encourage folks to visit these sites as some may be unstable, so instead, take the time to marvel at these nine stunning images: 

1. Remains Of The Old Rail, Yeagers Curve

Here lie the remains of what once was the Conrail-PC-New York Central line from Chicago, Illinois, to Cairo, Illinois. This portion of it passes through Yaegers Curve, Indiana.

2. River Ridge

River Ridge, Indiana, was an unincorporated community in Utica Township, Clark County. Learn more about this manufacturing town that was abandoned long ago.

3. Train Tracks And Tug Boats, Madison

Hidden away in Madison, Indiana, are several visually-stunning abandoned places. For example, these photos show overgrown train tracks and a pair of old, abandoned tugboats, all of which are located in Madison. Check out our previous article to learn more about the town of Madison!

4. A Rail Bridge That Was, Atlanta

This old, decaying structure is the site of what used to be the Indiana Union Traction Co. interurban bridge. The photographer, Russ Nelson, superimposed an old image of the bridge back in its heyday for added effect.

5. Decaying House Filled With Bees, Portland

This photo of a decaying homestead was shot near Portland, Indiana, and is no longer standing. According to the photographer, when this photo of it was shot, it was filled with feral honeybees!

6. The Old City Methodist Church, Tolleston, Gary

These images were both shot at the old City Methodist Church in Gary. It was built in 1925 and officially abandoned in 1980. The city of Gary is thought to be one of Indiana's most dangerous, but for the brave (or maybe foolish, depending on who you ask), it's an urban explorer's dream.

7. The Old Blocher Schoolhouse, Blocher

This old schoolhouse was built between 1905 and 1906. It was the primary schoolhouse for the entire area - up until the construction and opening of the Johnson County Public School in 1955. The old school had a few extra lives after its initial closure, both as a tobacco-stripping warehouse and a general store, until its final abandonment in the late 1980s.

8. Decaying Garage, Roland

This old garage is located somewhere along U.S. Highway 150, outside Roland. Who knows what interesting old jobs it saw? If only buildings could talk.

9. Train Tracks, Jefferson

These old, overgrown train tracks are located in Jefferson, Indiana, and are said to have been a part of the Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis Railroad (JM&I) in 1866.

So, what do you think? Do you love looking at these beautifully abandoned places as much as we do? Tell us your thoughts - and maybe even share your own photos! - in the comments.

If you prefer beautiful natural places, then check out these natural wonders in Indiana that will blow you away.