The town of St. Francisville has so much to offer—it’s more than just a spooky place. But as time has passed, so many stories have come to surround some of the most intriguing sites in the town, that it might just be the most haunted small town in the whole state of Louisiana. Let’s explore why.

Rosedown Plantation, 12501 LA 10, St. Francisville
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This plantation house was built in 1835 and remained in the same family, the Trumbull family, for more than 100 years.
This beautiful plantation also has its fair share of hauntings—primarily from the family.
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One of the young men who grew up here, William Trumbull, was said to have drowned early in life in the Mississippi River.
Visitors here say they can still sense his ghost playing tricks, turning lights off and on as well as opening and closing doors.
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The unsurpassed beauty of the gardens here are also fodder for ghost tales. Some even say that the trees themselves that line the alley here are haunted.
Grace Episcopal Church and Cemetery, 11621 Ferdinand St.
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Next stop, this historic church which was founded in 1827, making it one of the oldest protestant churches in St. Francisville.
This was the site of the legendary "Day the Civil War Stopped", a unique day in history when the two sides of the Civil War halted battle to bury a general who had passed.
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Because of this legend and others, the church and cemetery here are known to be haunted.

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There are a number of young men who lost their lives in the civil war who are buried here.
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Some are said to haunt the cemetery and grounds, looking for their way back home.
And this particular grave, with the door open, is the source of many old wives tales.
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Some say that the Confederate army hid here during battles—and that you can still hear the sounds the door opening and closing at night!
Myrtles Plantation, 7747 U.S. Highway 61
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Finally, your haunted tour of St. Francisville should end at Myrtles Plantation.
This historic home is known by some as the most haunted hotel in all of America!
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The stories that swirl around here center around a young girl who was a slave at the plantation named Chloe.
Chloe was first witnessed through photographs. (You can see her outline here in the corner between the two buildings. )
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Visitors have reported countless hauntings, including the sound of screams, things falling down from mantles and her image popping up in photos again and again. A night at Myrtles will definitely give you the chills!

So have you ever paid a visit to St. Francisville and been spooked? What kind of tales do you have to tell about this unique and haunted town? Let us know in the comments below–we love to hear your feedback!

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