The plantation is rumored to be on top of an ancient tunica indian burial ground. The myrtles plantation, circa 1796, invites you to step into the past to experience antebellum splendor. Reported to be the most haunted plantation in louisiana the weather lent to the eerie feeling surrounding the plantation on halloween night. Be the first to ask a question about the myrtles plantation.
We had the crawfish toast which was freaking incredible,would give my. Louisiana plantation tours louisiana plantations new orleans plantations louisiana plantation facts louisiana plantation weddings movies on louisiana plantations. The myrtles plantation nicolas nova on flickr creative commons the ghost of chloe is known to steal earrings, especially hoops, and then hiding them around the house. We recommend booking the myrtles plantation tours ahead of time to secure your spot. He then moved his wife elizabeth and their five children to the plantation from pennsylvania. Sterling and his wife would remodel the homestead, it would nearly double in size to become what we know as the 11,000 square foot myrtles plantation. In the plantation a visitor can find antiques, architectural treasures of the south, hand painted stained glass, and maybe even encounter a ghost. There are a variety of legends surrounding the myrtles. The saga of the antebellum south and a lifestyle that will never be forgotten lives on at the grand mansion known as the myrtles plantation high on the hill in st. Listed on the national register of historic places, the myrtles plantation continues to. In august 2014, a fire occurred in the historical generals store, located just 10 feet. Many ghosts roam the halls of this bed and breakfast, built in 1796 by general david bradford.
Sep 18, 2015 woodruff and his last remaining child would then move to covington louisiana, the house would be sold in 1834 to ruffin gray sterling. The souths most haunted plantation myrtles plantation. The myrtles plantation is an outstanding example of the expanded raised cottage form that characterized many louisiana plantation houses by. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the myrtles plantation. This book even talks about photos that were taken, and yet, none of them are included in the book. The true story of americas most haunted house from the worlds largest community of readers. The bed and breakfast is sold out for halloween, but this is still worth a stop to take a tour. History of myrtles plantation the history of the south will always provide us with tales of romance and mystery. A mutilated slave girl named chloe still haunts the halls of the myrtles plantation in st. Today there are many ways to enjoy our louisiana plantations including plantation tours, some are bed and breakfasts and others offer wedding venues. The slave girl appeared in the breezeway between the generals store and the butlers pantry of the mansion. The true story of americas most haunted house 9780446614153. Lsu press books plantation homes of louisiana and the. Books about plantation homes of the antebellum south.
A haunted history of louisiana plantations haunted america. Sep 25, 2017 a mutilated slave girl named chloe still haunts the halls of the myrtles plantation in st. Unobtrusive and unsuspecting, the myrtles plantation is strikingly different from the vast majority of louisianas antebellum properties. The myrtles plantation is among the most haunted places in. The author of ghostly encounters describes her experiences as the owner of the myrtles a former plantation mansion in louisiana chronicling the chilling history of the old house her encounters with. Soon, the story of the myrtles was appearing in magazines and books and. A longplanned vacation to new orleans presented an opportunity that any selfrespecting paranormal investigator would, or at least should, jump on. The myrtles is a twentyeightroom louisiana bedandbreakfast once owned by. After enlarging the postcard and doing a shadow density procedure, mr.
The azalea, camellia, magnolia, and oleander rooms. Tours guide louisiana plantations history information. Jul 17, 2017 deep in louisiana between alexandria and baton rouge is one of americas most haunted locations the myrtles plantation. This is a facsimile reprint of the 1943 edition published by columbia university. This louisiana plantation is among the most haunted places in the nation. In fact, kermeen is decidedly vague about any verifiable historical facts. His other books include plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area, virginia plantation homes, over new orleans, over boston, over miami, and atlanta. Pittman has developed a following of faithful fans, spots on coast 2 coast am, the jim harold show, tv and print.
Bradford was forced to flee from president george washingtons army in 1794, because of his leadership role in the whisky. Wiprs team members evelyn and marianne had reservations to spend the night at. Built in 1796 by general david bradford, it is touted as one of americas most haunted homes. In the simplest terms, this study is about performances, ghosts, and history at. Unlike the stately and lavish antebellum homes of river road, with their giant columns and. All of the flooring and most of the windows in the house are original.
There have been ten murders in the house, plus at least one suicide. General bradford lived there alone for several years, until president john adams pardoned him for his role in the pennsylvania whiskey rebellion. How historical research revealed the true story of one of the most haunted houses in america. The myrtles is a twentyeightroom louisiana bedandbreakfast once owned by frances kermeen. With bestsellers such as the history and haunting of the stanley hotel, the history and haunting of lemp mansion, and the first edition of the myrtles plantation, ms. The myrtles plantation, located in st francisville, louisiana is one of these historical southern mansions tied to the history of the region and the country. Francisville, louisiana, roughly 30 miles north of baton rouge, may just be home to the regions most alleged ghosts per square foot. The real history of the plantation is filled with death, tragedy and despair, leading us to wonder why a fanciful history was created in its place. One of the most haunted homes in history myrtles plantation. Handprints in the mirrors, footsteps on the stairs, mysterious smells, vanishing. Nottoway plantation, also known as nottoway plantation house is located near white castle, louisiana, united states. Discover one of americas most haunted homes located in louisiana within driving distance of. The true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Later on the original owners daughter, her husband decided to sell the plantation and the.
The history and haunting of the myrtles plantation, 2nd edition. Francisville, louisiana has long been regarded as one of americas most haunted houses. The infamous myrtles plantation in louisiana is widely considered one of the most haunted places in america. Maybe its the sound of footsteps in an empty house, perhaps its the feeling of a cold presence or even being touched by something unexplained, or even hearing disembodied voices. The myrtles plantation was built in 1796 by general david bradford and was called laurel grove at the time. Unlike the stately and lavish antebellum homes of river road, with their giant columns and picturesque balconies commanding your attention to their. Ryan smith reveal the dark history, folklore and lasting human cost of louisiana plantation life. Unobtrusive and unsuspecting, the myrtles plantation is strikingly different from the vast majority of louisiana s antebellum properties. The myrtles plantation is officially listed on the national register of historic places. And while scores of ghost hunters will swear to the fact that the house is infested with ghosts, these same investigators would be puzzled to learn that few of the stories that have been passed along as fact. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Island beneath the sea by isabel allende, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, the kitchen house by kathleen grissom, co. The history of the plantation is filled with death, tragedy and despair, leading us to wonder why a fanciful history was created in its place. Norman benoit, a patent researchist, visited the myrtles plantation in may 1995.
Haunted louisiana plantations that take your breath away. History and hauntings at the myrtles louisiana plantation. The history and haunting of the myrtles plantation, 2nd. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The myrtles plantation is an antebellum plantation. Norman benoit, a patent researchist, visited the myrtles plantation in may 1995 and requested permission to research the postcard. The author of ghostly encounters describes her experiences as the owner of the myrtles a former plantation mansion in louisiana chronicling the chilling history of the old house her encounters with sometimes terrifying sometimes benevolent. Myrtles plantation legends, lore and lies american. Top 15 books about plantation homes all about beautiful southern mansions and antebellum architecture.
Ive had quite a few experiences there that back up what ms. Book the myrtles plantation, saint francisville on tripadvisor. A haunted history of louisiana plantations by cheryl h. We had the crawfish toast which was freaking incredible,would give my right arm for that recipe. In fact, the mansions former owner, frances kermeen, takes it a step further, calling the house the most haunted in america. The myrtles plantation is an outstanding example of the expanded raised cottage form that characterized many louisiana plantation houses by the mid19th century. The plantation house is a greek revival and italianatestyled mansion built by john hampden randolph in 1859, and is the largest extant antebellum plantation house in the south with 53,000 square feet 4,900 m 2 of floor space. Myrtles has been featured in new york times, oprah show, the history channel, good morning america, haunting of louisiana, and many more nation known medias myrtles plantation. Francisville, the homestead was built in 1796 by general david bradford. When you walk around this town, there is a sense of history in the air. See more ideas about louisiana, louisiana history and louisiana plantations. The true story of americas most haunted house kindle edition by frances kermeen. The myrtles plantation saint francisville 2020 all you.
The myrtles plantation in the news antebellum plantations and antique shopping make st. Myrtles plantation legends, lore and lies american hauntings. Part of the blog cabins 31 days of spooky fun 2017 series the myrtles plantation has updated their website and man, its a good one. It is a privately owned bed and breakfast and offers guided tours throughout the year. An unexpected aspect in africanamerican history is that free african americans themselves owned slaves and did so at least since 1654, continuing to do so right through the civil war. The myrtles is a twenty eightroom louisiana bedandbreakfast once owned by frances kermeen. The history and haunting of the myrtles plantation, 2nd edition pittman, rebecca f. As a louisiana resident who has visited the myrtles on several occasions and stayed. David king gleason was a photographer who lived and worked in baton rouge, louisiana. Oct 24, 2017 the history of the american south may be a dark past, yet its architecture was often magnificent. Get more information and book a stay at the myrtles plantation on tripadvisor.
The myrtles plantation is an actual plantation located in louisiana that has had a documented history of being haunted almost since it was built in the late 1700s. Benoit discovered that all of the physical measurements of the apparition were of human dimensions and proportions. History of louisiana plantations the great plantations of louisiana were located along the mississippi river on what is known as the river road. Haunted louisiana the myrtles plantation author lyn gibson. Feb 28, 2018 built in 1796, the myrtles plantation has everything an old louisiana mansion should. Sometimes, there are things that just cannot be explained rationally.
Myrtles plantation, louisiana a most haunted place. The history and hauntings of the myrtles plantation. It will take you to every location around it, but not there. Deep in louisiana between alexandria and baton rouge is one of americas most haunted locations the myrtles plantation. Experience antebellum splendor in this circa 1796 national historic register plantation home famed for its mystic and riveting history. Ive read it each time i visited the myrtles myself, reeducating myself with the history of the plantation home and its inhabitants. Haunted louisiana the myrtles plantation welcome to the. Francisville sits one of the most notoriously haunted homes in america. Most of the rooms have plasterceiling medallions, no two of which are the same. Oct 11, 2017 for their part, the current owners of the myrtles seem to have embraced its place as americas most haunted home. Woodruff and his last remaining child would then move to covington louisiana, the house would be sold in 1834 to ruffin gray sterling. The myrtles plantation louisianasupposed to be very haunted. Suggested day trip stops include the myrtles, greenwood and rosedown plantations which are opened daily and several other plantations which are opened seasonally.
See all 3 the myrtles plantation tours on tripadvisor. History and hauntings at the myrtles plantation most plantations in louisiana have a distinctive characteristic that they are known for and at the myrtles plantation, ours is undeniably the spirits and our reputation as being one of americas most haunted homes. Built in 1796, the myrtles plantation has everything an old louisiana mansion should. There are lots of supposedly haunted places in the south, but myrtles plantation in st. A critical ethnography of the myrtles plantation in st. A frequent visitor is the ghost of chloe, a former slave hung for murdering two little girls. It was a dark and rainy night when we arrived for our mystery tour of the myrtles plantation. I was always fascinated by the history of the many plantation homes in the area and. The myrtles plantation is a historic home and former antebellum plantation in st. Haunted louisiana the myrtles plantation welcome to. Pittman is a paranormal historian best known for her series of the history and haunting book titles. With greeklike pillars, balconies, formal ballrooms, covered porches, and imposing staircases, americas plantation houses reflect the power of wealthy landowners prior to the civil war. That question will likely never be answered but many others will.
It might not be as glamorous as the legends of the myrtles plantation that we have all heard about but it is certainly strange. Two myrtles coffee mugs, two bags of our popular creole coffee, two of our big easy pralines, and 2 myrtles magnets. These fascinating books have lush and informative photos of the antebellum homes that grew the american south. The plantation was built in 1796 by a man named general david bradford, who was nicknamed as whiskey dave. For over 200 years, the myrtles plantation has stood tall as a testament to historic louisiana culture. Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the wikipedia article. Francisville, a place renowned for hilltop views, bird watching and exquisite gardens, the myrtles is home to stories of the romantic south and the people who personified them. For a crash course in plantation history, go to louisiana and work through this short. When you are going to the myrtles, your gps cannot find it. Myrtles plantation project gutenberg selfpublishing. You will see fine antiques and architectural treasures of the south and discover why the myrtles has been called one of americas most haunted homes. The myrtles plantation was constructed by david bradford in 1794, and since that time, has allegedly been the scene of at least ten murders. The house is reputedly built over an indian burial ground, and the ghost of a young native american woman has been reported. When you drive up to the house, the landscape takes you.
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