He then moved his wife elizabeth and their five children to the plantation from pennsylvania. Ghost hunts at the myrtles plantation ghost city tours. The myrtles plantation, circa 1796, invites you to step into the past to experience antebellum splendor. Francisville, the homestead was built in 1796 by general david bradford. For their part, the current owners of the myrtles seem to have embraced its place as americas most haunted home. The true story of americas most haunted house for a thrilling spine tingling page turner. Francisville, louisiana and stay overnight in a cottage full of history and. Francisville sits one of the most notoriously haunted homes in america.
Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the wikipedia article. Each cottage has one large bedroom with two queen size beds. Unlike the stately and lavish antebellum homes of river road, with their giant columns and picturesque balconies. The history of the south will always provide us with tales of romance and mystery. One of the most haunted homes in history myrtles plantation. There are often some locations in the world where particualr ghosts it seems delight in having there photos taken. As the grim story goes, clark woodruff was a bit of a ladies man and had. The true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Our myrtles plantation ghost hunt ghost city tours. The true story of americas most haunted house ebook written by frances kermeen. For years, i have wanted to visit the myrtles plantation and stay overnight at the famous haunted resort. Norman benoit, a patent researchist, visited the myrtles plantation in may 1995 and requested permission to research the postcard. The myrtles plantation was constructed by david bradford in 1794 and since that time, has allegedly been the scene of at least ten murders.
It stands complete as it did in antebellum days, having in addition to the plantation home the old school house, out side kitchen, milk house, carriage house, barn, slave houses, and other out buildings. Built in 1796, the myrtles plantation has everything an old louisiana mansion should. Francisville, louisiana on the east side of the road. 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. Finally after rearranging my vacation plans due to a rainy weather forecast at the beach, i chose to take a detour. He called the plantation home from the year 1860 to the year of 1871. The souths most haunted plantation myrtles plantation.
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. That question will likely never be answered but many others will. The myrtles plantation is a 216 year old plantation built by general david bradford. Benoit discovered that all of the physical measurements of the apparition were of human dimensions and proportions. The infamous myrtles plantation in louisiana is widely considered one of the most haunted places in america. A 220yearold antebellum plantation featuring a 120 foot veranda, exquisite ornamental ironwork, handpainted stained glass and openpierced frieze work make it a fun and entertaining attraction for any age guest. The style is a variation of the raised centerhall cottage with a main hallway acting as a breezeway, through the center of the house, with rooms flanking it on either side. The myrtles plantation was built in 1796 by general david bradford and was called laurel grove at the time. The tour and history of the plantation were very interesting.
Myrtle plantation ghost activity in the caretaker cottage. The living dead and a haunted good time at the myrtles plantation americas most haunted house. We ask if someone is out here and a few seconds later we have a somewhat intelligent response. The tour we had at the myrtles plantation was amazing. The ghostly residents and myths of the myrtles have been mentioned in books and articles for years, but a wave of ghosthunting shows on tv in the past decade or so piqued additional interest in this historic plantation. The myrtles plantation is an outstanding example of the expanded raised cottage form that characterized many louisiana plantation houses by the mid19th century. The true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen 20050201 on. The true story of americas most haunted house from the worlds largest community of readers.
After enlarging the postcard and doing a shadow density procedure, mr. Vickie jo and i went to louisiana and stayed the night in the caretaker cottage. There is a ghost at the haunted myrtles plantation that is said to have been a man by the name of william winter in life. Speaking of noiseswhen a friend of mine found out that i was going to the myrtles, he. The history of the plantation is filled with death, tragedy and despair, leading us to wonder why a fanciful history ever needed to be created in its place. Clarke woodruff married into the bradford family by way of david bradfords fourteen year old daughter. Made entirely of cypress and antique heart pine, the crepe myrtle, cypress, live oak and willow cottages feature a large sitting area furnished with a sofa, two upholstered chairs and a farm table with bench seating. We recommend booking the myrtles plantation tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Tours are provided to all overnight guests following breakfast. Rooms are rented in the house and in cottages on the grounds.
Fiddling with the camera, i mull over the fact that historical records do say. Is this old southern plantation haunted by the ghost of a slave girl who murdered three. Myrtles plantation, louisiana a most haunted place. I have read this true account at the myrtles plantation many, many times. The plantation has passed hands several times since then and has a lengthy history of tragedy. Myrtles plantation legends, lore and lies american. Overnight visit to the myrtles plantation one of americas most haunted. This accommodation is best known for having been featured on ghost hunters television program. Perhaps the myrtles plantation will always hold the secret to this haunted mystery. It claims to be one of americas most haunted homes and, if not, it is at least one of the most famously haunted homes in america. Unobtrusive and unsuspecting, the myrtles plantation is strikingly different from the vast majority of louisianas antebellum properties. It has two queen size beds in the sleeping area and features a private bathroom with a shower.
Caretakers quarters stay at the myrtles plantation. The history and haunting of the myrtles plantation. Dec 03, 20 after a year of waiting, i have finally moved into the tiny house duration. Without reservation, i highly recommend the myrtles plantation. The caretakers quarters is a cozy, rustic cottage located about 30 yards behind the generals store. The true story of americas most haunted house 9780446614153. For several years, the general lived there alone until he was pardoned for his role in the whiskey rebellion in 1799 when president george washington ordered that bradford be executed. Built in 1796 by general david bradford, it is touted as one of americas most haunted homes. In 2001, unsolved mysteries filmed a segment about the alleged hauntings at the plantation. Built in 1796 by general david bradford, the myrtles plantation was known as laurel grove at the time. This is not a made up fabrication, but a true story that happened to a likeable young woman in the midst of a living nightmare few of us would choose to enter. History and hauntings at the myrtles louisiana plantation.
Myrtles plantation project gutenberg selfpublishing. Many who arrived as skeptics have left the myrtles after staying in this cottage as full believerswe suppose thats what happens when the beds began to inch across the floor by unseen forces. The history and haunting of the myrtles plantation home. Those who visit are treated to the splendor of 1790s southern architecture, with the grandeur of a traditional plantationstyle home. The history and haunting of the myrtles plantation in st. Furnishings in all accommodations are subject to change. After a year of waiting, i have finally moved into the tiny house duration. The history and hauntings of the myrtles plantation. Book the myrtles plantation, saint francisville on tripadvisor. History, legends, and photographs of the myrtles plantation, a tourist site. Jun 18, 2016 the living dead and a haunted good time at the myrtles plantation americas most haunted house. 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. Ive read it each time i visited the myrtles myself, reeducating myself with the history of the plantation home and its inhabitants. The tour takes you through the front of the plantation home, featuring many original furnishings.
Touted as one of americas most haunted homes, the plantation is supposedly home to at least 12 ghosts. The myrtles plantation was built in 1796 by general david bradford and was called laurel grove at the. Time to shake off the shivers and head to the caretakers cottage, where i am staying tonight. The myrtles plantation is a historic home and former antebellum plantation in st. 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 are doing some evp sessions outside the grounds of the myrtles plantation in front of the caretakers cottage and behind the actual house itself. Built in 1796, the myrtles plantation is located near baton rouge, louisiana. See all 3 the myrtles plantation tours on tripadvisor. For several years, the general lived there alone until he was pardoned for his role in the whiskey rebellion in 1799 when president george. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the myrtles plantation. Louisiana myrtles plantation, haunted house louisiana travel. The myrtles plantation official site these real ghost just love to have there photos taken by richard perkins.
Bradford was forced to flee from president george washingtons army in 1794, because of his leadership role in the whisky. 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. 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 caretakers quarters is a cozy, rustic cottage located about 30 yards. We go into the caretaker cabin were we were staying it is so hot that he takes his shirt off. It is often reported that 10 murders occurred in the house, but historical records only indicate the murder of william winter. Could she be one of the girls reportedly poisoned by a slave.
The myrtles plantation is an antebellum plantation in st. The myrtles plantation saint francisville 2020 all you. The myrtles plantation is one of americas most haunted homes. There are a variety of legends surrounding the myrtles. Myrtles plantation is one of many places on my haunted bucket list. Oct 11, 2017 for their part, the current owners of the myrtles seem to have embraced its place as americas most haunted home. We were given back history of the people that had built the home and their lives, not just seeing the home but feeling we knew them and their ch. General bradford lived there alone for several years, until president john adams pardoned him for his role in the pennsylvania whiskey rebellion. In the mid1850s, the oneandahalfstory house was extended south, almost doubling its. In the mid1850s, the oneandahalf story house was extended south, almost doubling its. The isolated location by the edge of the woods away from the main house proved to be a creepy setting. Will you be lucky enough to get the caretakers quarters, considered to be the most active room on the plantation. Theres some different theories as to how the myrtles got to be so very haunted, but many say that the stories began in 1992, when the proprietress of the plantation took a very chilling photo, one that revealed the shadowy figure of a young girl standing between two buildings of the plantation. Join ghost city as we hold a ghost hunt at the myrtles plantation, in st.
Get more information and book a stay at the myrtles plantation on tripadvisor. The myrtles plantation for our purposes, the first and most famous of the hauntings at myrtles date back to its second owner. My teenage son, his 2 friends and i went for a halloween weekend trip to the myrtles to stay in the caretaker s cottage. In the plantation a visitor can find antiques, architectural treasures of the south, hand painted stained glass, and maybe even encounter a ghost. In fact, one of the most famous photos of the myrtles plantation shows a grimfaced little girl in antebellum clothing lurking behind a window as a couple of unsuspecting tourists get their picture snapped. Im a big history buff and the tour was full of cool stories and history. The souths spookiest house 2 minute read tucked away among the giant oak trees dripping with spanish moss in louisianas plantation country is one of americas most. 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. Ive had quite a few experiences there that back up what ms.
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 plantation is a bed and breakfast, and it offers historical and mystery tours. Regardless, ive always wanted to have an paranormal experience, so when the opportunity came up to spend the night at the myrtles plantation which calls itself one of americas most haunted houses i jumped at the opportunity. Soon, the story of the myrtles was appearing in magazines and books and receiving a. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.