Haunted Myrtles Plantation
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The Myrtles Plantation is a historic home and former antebellum plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, United States. Built in 1796 by General David Bradford, it is touted as 'one of America's most haunted homes.' There are a variety of legends surrounding the Myrtles. The house is reputedly built over an Indian burial ground, and the ghost of a young Native American woman has been reported.
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The plantation house is rumored to be on top of an ancient Tunica Indian burial ground. It is currently a bed and breakfast, and offers historical and mystery tours. The plantation is supposedly the home of at least 12 ghosts. It is often reported that 10 murders occurred in the house, but historical records only indicate the murder of William Winter. William Drew Winter is also a very popular character in the plantation. He was an attorney who lived in the plantation from 1865 until 1871. He was shot by a stranger. After being shot, he staggered inside the house and died trying to climb the stairs. He died on the 17th step of the stairs. Until today, visitors, as well as employees in the hotel, still hear his dying footsteps.
In 2002, Unsolved Mysteries filmed a segment about the alleged hauntings at the plantation. The production crew experienced technical difficulties during the production of the segment. The Myrtles was also featured on a 2005 episode of Ghost Hunters. The TV series Ghost Adventures also filmed an episode there. The television series Most Terrifying Places in America profiled the plantation.
Resources
Image Bogdan Oporowski via Wikimedia Commons
Field Reports from Myrtles Plantation - St. Francisville, Louisiana
Myrtles plantation" legends, lore and lies - American Hauntings
My Investigation at The Myrtles Plantation
Is Myrtles Plantation the Most Haunted Home In America?
The Myrtles Plantation is it Haunted?
The Haunted History Of The Myrtles Plantation
The South’s Most Haunted House: The Myrtles
Not your average selfie: Louisiana plantation posts ‘haunted’ picture
Myrtles Plantation Haunted Ghost Stories Tour
Myrtles Plantation ghost hunting video
STP Investigates The Myrtles Plantation
History and spirits live on at Myrtles Plantation
