It wasnt very long when a slave girl caught his eyes on the farm. The top 10 things to do near the myrtles plantation, saint. Francisville is a quaint and hilly, historical burg about 2 hours northwest of new orleans. Things to do near the myrtles plantation on tripadvisor. They were said to have been murdered by a slave on the property. He called the plantation home from the year 1860 to the year of 1871. Experience the myrtles 7 days a week with our guided daily mystery tours. Names, characters, places and incidents are the product of the authors imagination or are used. 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. The myrtles plantation is located 26 miles north of baton rouge and 98 miles north west new orleans via interstate roads. The ghosts and hauntings of the myrtles plantation my vlog channel. The evening mystery tours are only conducted on friday and saturday evenings at 6.
Frances myers, writing as frances kermeen, wrote a book about myrtles plantation, naming it as the most haunted house in america. General bradford lived there alone for several years, until president john adams pardoned him for his role in the pennsylvania whiskey rebellion. The slave girl appeared in the breezeway between the generals store and the butlers pantry of the mansion. He had a fourteen year old daughter who ended up marrying the master of the myrtles plantation judge clarke woodruff. Unlike the stately and lavish antebellum homes of river road, with their giant columns and. 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. Pittman has developed a following of faithful fans, spots on coast 2 coast am, the jim harold show, tv and print. Book the myrtles plantation, saint francisville on tripadvisor. The legend of chloe in 1992, the proprietress of the myrtles photographed what appeared to be a slave girl standing between two of the buildings on the. Daily and evening mystery tours as well as a selfguided tour of the grounds are offered daily.
The myrtles plantation was constructed by david bradford in 1794, and since that time, has allegedly been the scene of at least ten murders. Myrtles plantation, named after the crepe myrtle trees that dot its premises, is said to be the most haunted building in the united states. It was a dark and rainy night when we arrived for our mystery tour of the myrtles plantation. We had the crawfish toast which was freaking incredible,would give my. Oct 09, 2017 a previous owner, frances kermeen, who purchased the plantation in 1980, wrote a book about her experiences there entitled the myrtles plantation. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
History haunting of the myrtles plantation download. Supposedly one of the most haunted homes in america. The most haunted plantation in america 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. The history of the south will always provide us with tales of romance and mystery. 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. 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. We had heard about this haunted place that had been turned into a bed and breakfast inn. I traveled to new orleans in may from texas, via the baton rouge route and i. Myrtles plantation project gutenberg selfpublishing. Our mystery tours, which focus more on the haunting. According to her research, things did not happen quite that way. We were booked in the general bradford suite for the night, and had the run of the upstairs as well for the entire night.
Some of the units include satellite flatscreen tv, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. 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. The myrtles plantation was constructed by david bradford in 1794 and since that time, has allegedly been the scene of at least ten murders. For a little weekend trip, we decided to head up to st. 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. Getty images frances moved down to louisiana first. Oct 11, 2017 for their part, the current owners of the myrtles seem to have embraced its place as americas most haunted home. The young girl named chloe had no other choice but to accept woodruffs proposal. Despite claims that she did extensive research on the myrtles, very little of this information is mentioned in her book. 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 hauntings and the personal challenges that culminated in one cataclysmic event the former owner of louisiana s myrtles plantation. Chloe and the myrtles plantation real unexplained mysteries. The myrtles also offers bed and breakfast accomodations, and a restaurant closed monday and tuesday. The true story of americas most haunted house kindle edition by frances kermeen. Ive had quite a few experiences there that back up what ms.
In 2001, unsolved mysteries filmed a segment about the alleged hauntings at the plantation. It says so on the page this book is a work of fiction. Located in saint francisville, 23 miles from baker, the myrtles plantation provides a restaurant and free wifi. 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.
James stayed behind in california to tie up loose ends. Many ghosts roam the halls of this bed and breakfast, built in 1796 by general david bradford. There have been ten murders in the house, plus at least one suicide. Here, the myrtles arranges to pick you up from and drop you off at most baton rouge hotels. The history and haunting of the myrtles plantation, 2nd. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The plantation went through several more ownership changes in the 1970s before being bought by james and frances kermeen myers who ran the plantation house as a bed and breakfast. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Francisville long enough to enjoy some of the 27 unique shops, 14 eateries, 7 plantation homes, and 14 other attractions which all look forward to the pleasure of your company. Frances chronicled the frightening ordeal in her 2005 book, the myrtles plantation.
It was the most friendly staff i can say i have seen in a long time. There are a variety of legends surrounding the myrtles. The souths most haunted plantation myrtles plantation. Reservation are strongly recommended as we have limited space on each tour. The plantation the plantation series book 1 by george mcneill. The mansion is positively haunted but debates rage as to who or what is actually doing the haunting. Myrtles plantation story according to the legends, clark was an honest man, however, with a vigorous sex drive. Every one went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and welcome. Ive read it each time i visited the myrtles myself, reeducating myself with the history of the plantation home and its inhabitants. Two myrtles coffee mugs, two bags of our popular creole coffee, two of our big easy pralines, and 2 myrtles magnets. The house is reputedly built over an indian burial ground, and the ghost of a young native american woman has been reported. The myrtles plantation has a historic mansion that was built somewhere in the 1700s, and is considered to be americas most haunted homes. There were a lot of slaves working under woodruff at the plantation and one in particular took his eye. A mirror located in the house supposedly holds the spirits of sara woodruff and two of her.
I have read this true account at the myrtles plantation many, many times. 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. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The ghosts and hauntings of the myrtles plantation youtube. Myers published a book about haunted homes, which was featuring myrtles.
The myrtles plantation saint francisville 2020 all you. Without reservation, i highly recommend the myrtles plantation. This article is about the legends surrounding myrtles plantation in louisiana. We had the crawfish toast which was freaking incredible,would give my right arm for that recipe. The true story of americas most haunted house mass market paperback february 1, 2005 by. The true story of americas most haunted house from the worlds largest community of readers. Francisville, louisiana has long been regarded as one of americas most haunted houses.
The true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. We loved just sitting and enjoying a quiet evening experiencing the myrtles plantation. We recommend booking the myrtles plantation tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The story of hauntings here is one of the most recognized haunts in the south. Bed and breakfast the myrtles plantation, saint francisville. Winters surname is misspelled wincher in this book. Book a tour, stay the night and enjoy tradition with a twist in a modern menu of local. The myrtles plantation is a historic home and former antebellum plantation in st. The columns was left to athel and levon deavers on the death of their father. Perhaps the myrtles plantation will always hold the secret to this haunted mystery. Myrtles plantation daily tour in baton rouge book online. It is often reported that 10 murders occurred in the house, but historical records only indicate the murder of william winter. Unobtrusive and unsuspecting, the myrtles plantation is strikingly different from the vast majority of louisianas antebellum properties.
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 myrtles plantation, saint francisville updated 2020. Haunted or not, this place deserves to be the center of any vacation tour of the south. Took many photos and came home with plenty ghost pictures, all in welldefined detail. Those who visit are treated to the splendor of 1790s southern architecture, with the grandeur of a traditional plantationstyle home. I traveled to new orleans in may from texas, via the baton rouge route and i also looked into red stick tours, out of baton rouge.
Built in 1796, the myrtles plantation is located near baton rouge, louisiana. Although it was built in 1796, rumors of hauntings didnt emerge until the 1950s, but theyve been so persistent that the buildings owners now give ghost tours. The true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen 20050201 on. Reported to be the most haunted plantation in louisiana the weather lent to the eerie feeling surrounding the plantation on halloween night. A frequent visitor is the ghost of chloe, a former slave hung for murdering two little girls. If you dare, you can join us once the sun sets for our evening mystery tours offered on friday and. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Built in 1796 by general david bradford, it is touted as one of americas most haunted homes. How historical research revealed the true story of one of the most haunted houses in america. Discover why the myrtles plantation has been named one of americas most haunted homes. Francisville sits one of the most notoriously haunted homes in america. The house appeared in a november 1980 issue of life magazine but the first book that i.
This is a fascinating book i have been to the myrtles plantation and found it to be as exciting in real life as portrayed in the book a real ghost hunters paradise. Listed on the national register of historic places, the myrtles plantation continues to be a popular tourist attraction. For years, locals and tourists from around the world have been visiting this house to experience the eeriness. Get more information and book a stay at the myrtles plantation on tripadvisor. The myrtles plantation is located off us 61 north, in st. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
A night at the myrtles plantation jamie davis writes. Myrtles plantation legends, lore and lies american. Feb 28, 2018 they were said to have been murdered by a slave on the property. A mysterious encounter at myrtles plantation louisiana. May 03, 2017 myrtles plantation after years of wanting to visit, nick and i finally spend the night at the myrtles plantation. The myrtles plantation is regarded as one of americas most haunted homes. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Later on the original owners daughter, her husband decided to sell the plantation. During this time frances myers, writing as frances kermeen, wrote a book about the myrtles plantation, naming it as the most haunted house in america. Click download or read online button to get history haunting of the myrtles plantation book now. Historical tours are conducted daily on the hour and half hour. Our myrtles plantation ghost hunt ghost city tours. The plantation that is today known as myrtles was once known by a different. Could she be one of the girls reportedly poisoned by a slave. It is, however, rather a long book which for some may be a problem.
The true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen. Myrtles plantation legends, lore and lies american hauntings. The myrtles plantation is located 25 miles from baton rouge and 85 miles from new orleans via interstate roads. The man who built the myrtles plantation was named general bradford. Last month, bob and i had the chance to investigate the myrtles plantation on a private overnight stay this was complete chance, as it was a sunday night just after the new years holiday.
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