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