11 Reasons Why Louisiana Is The Most Terrifying, Spookiest State

Madame LaLaurie was a wealthy New Orleans socialite with a dark past. After a fire broke out in her home in 1834, it was discovered that LaLaurie had been torturing slaves. The mansion still stands today and is reportedly haunted by the mistreated slaves who had to endure her tortures. The property has gone through many homeowners, all claiming to have had supernatural experiences while in the house. Located at 1140 Royal Street in New Orleans.

One of the most famously haunted plantations in the country, The Myrtles Plantation is rumored to be haunted by several spirits. The most famous spirit is Chloe, a former slave at the plantation who had her ear cut off when she was caught eavesdropping. In retaliation, she baked a poisonous cake for her owners, primarily targeting the head of the household, Clark Woodruff. Her plan backfired and his wife and daughters ate the cake and died from the poison. Chloe was hanged by the other slaves in an effort to escape punishment by Clark. People say that Chloe still haunts the plantation today. Take a tour and see for yourself, the plantation is located at 7747 U.S. 61 in St. Francisville

Built in 1837, this Greek Revival style plantation was built to be a sugar plantation. Staff have reported hearing footsteps, lights turning on in rooms with no one in them, and even seeing full-body apparitions. Located at 3645 Highway 18 in Vacherie.

Julie White (some say her name was Julie Brown) was a voodoo priestess who lived in the area. Julie wasn't the friendliest of people, and would often sit on her porch glaring at passersby, telling them, "One day I'm gonna die, and I'm gonna take all of you with me." One day, a hurricane threatened the area. Julie died before the storm hit, and she was buried on the day of the storm. The hurricane put the entire community underwater and killed hundreds of people. People say that today you can still hear Julie White singing her songs in the swamp.

The slave quarters of Magnolia Plantation have a rich voodoo history, and ritualistic chanting has been heard coming from these cabins when no one is inside. Located at 5487 Hwy. 119 in Derry

The spirit of a little girl is said to haunt this historic site. Construction workers and staff have seen the little girl playing on the stairs. She is said to have dark eyes, brown hair, and a pretty blue dress, but no one knows her name. Located at 40136 Highway 942 in Darrow

Opened in 1908, this hotel is said to have multiple ghosts lurking around. One is Joseph Bentley, the man who build the hotel. Another is a little girl who fell to her death in an elevator shaft. People have seen figures on the stairs, footsteps coming down the hallway, and the overall feeling that their being watched. Located at 200 Desoto St, Alexandria.