Stay Overnight In The 223-Year-Old Myrtles Plantation, An Allegedly Haunted Spot In Louisiana
By Jackie Ann|Published September 05, 2019
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
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Louisiana certainly is no stranger to the paranormal. We have countless cemeteries, restaurants, and bars peppered throughout the state that are believed to be paranormal hotspots. The Myrtles Plantation over in St. Francisville is known as one of the most haunted homes in the country and you can rent a room and spend a few days there if you’d like.
Nestled underneath canopies of ancient oaks and brilliant green foliage, you’ll find the Myrtles Plantation.
And you could have a paranormal encounter with any one of them while you’re there.
Not only was the plantation house rumored to have been built on top of an ancient Tunica Indian burial ground, but there are also claims that at least ten people have been murdered at the plantation.
Historical records have indicated that there was only one reported murder.
One of those murders was William Winter, an attorney who lived on the plantation from 1865 until 1871. After being shot by a complete stranger, he stumbled into his home and died attempting to climb the stairs.
Chloe was a slave who was owned by Clark and Sara Woodruff, who lived at the plantation from 1817 until around 1831. As the legend goes, Chloe was caught eavesdropping on the Woodruffs and one of her ears was cut off as punishment. In retaliation, Chloe baked a cake that contained oleander leaves, which are extremely poisonous. Her intent was to kill Clark, but her plan backfired and Sara and her children all died from the poison. Chloe was hanged and then thrown into the Mississippi River, but many believe she still haunts the property. There are several pictures of guests that believe that Chloe has appeared in their photos, and you can see for yourself by clicking here.
For more information about booking a room at the Myrtles Plantation, click here to check out their website.
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