The myrtles plantation was constructed by david bradford in 1794, and since that time, has allegedly been the scene of at least ten murders. Whether you find yourself at the myrtles in search of the perfect getaway to. The souths most haunted plantation myrtles plantation. 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. 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. The history and haunting of the myrtles plantation, 2nd. Experience the myrtles 7 days a week with our guided daily mystery tours.
Looking for exceptional deals on myrtles plantation, baton rouge vacation packages. Relax in a giant rocker on the wide veranda or stroll through our historic grounds laced with live oak trees, crepe myrtle trees, azaleas and other flora and fauna typical of antebellum plantations. Ghost hunters myrtles plantations episode depicted the investigation done at the property. Located in saint francisville, 23 miles from baker, the myrtles plantation provides a restaurant and free. According to the legends, clark was an honest man, however, with a vigorous sex drive. 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. Get more information and book a stay at the myrtles plantation on tripadvisor. Daily and evening mystery tours as well as a selfguided tour of the grounds are offered daily. If you dare, you can join us once the sun sets for our evening mystery tours offered on friday and saturday nights. The myrtles plantation saint francisville 2020 all you need to. I found this in a library book a few days before we left. Oct 11, 2017 for their part, the current owners of the myrtles seem to have embraced its place as americas most haunted home. Two myrtles coffee mugs, two bags of our popular creole coffee, two of our big easy pralines, and 2 myrtles magnets. Book a table book a room book a tour book an event.
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. Oct 31, 2008 the most popular ghost to haunt the myrtles is chloe. Friend, fellow writer, and the only other chick i know with a selection of kaftans. Historical tours are conducted daily on the hour and half hour. For a mouthwatering meal youre sure to love, the carriage house restaurant at the myrtles plantation in saint francisville is the place to be. The myers ran the plantation as a bed and breakfast. Our mystery tours, which focus more on the haunting.
Remove sound and light with soft foam earplugs and a silk sleep mask, soothe your senses with j. It was a dark and rainy night when we arrived for our mystery tour of the myrtles plantation. According to the legend, in the 1800s judge clark woodruff, the plantations owner, had an affair with chloe, the household servant. The myrtles plantation is located 25 miles from baton rouge and 85 miles from new orleans via interstate roads.
Featuring firsthand investigations of famous paranormal hotspots like waverly hills, myrtles plantation, and the st. The myrtles plantation saint francisville 2020 all you. It is often reported that 10 murders occurred in the house, but historical records only indicate the murder of william winter. The myrtles plantation nicolas nova on flickr creative commons the ghost of chloe is known to steal earrings, especially hoops, and then hiding them around the house. The young girl named chloe had no other choice but to accept woodruffs proposal she was afraid he would send him back to cotton fields where shed have to work for hours under the scorching sun and cruel. Located in saint francisville, 23 miles from baker, the myrtles plantation provides a restaurant and free wifi. According to many, myrtles is home to over 12 different ghosts, each with its own fantastic yarn, though none quite as recognizable as the slave chloe, who made herself famous in one of the most memorable ghost photos of all time. I am really wanting to go visit the myrtles plantation after reading this book. Touted as one of americas most haunted homes, the plantation is supposedly home to at least 12 ghosts.
The myrtles plantation by frances kermeen free ebooks download. Myrtles plantation daily tour in baton rouge book online. Sep 12, 2014 chloe and the myrtles plantation after a while woodruff decided to move chloe up to the house so that he could have his way on a more frequent basis. Frances kermeen long recognized as americas most haunted house both by parapsycholiogists and the media, the myrtles is a twentyeightroom louisiana bed. Pittman has developed a following of faithful fans, spots on coast 2 coast am, the jim harold show, tv and print.
The slave girlbilling itself as \one of america\s most haunted homes\, myrtles plantation is supposedly the home of at least 12 ghosts. I enjoyed it from the 1st page until the last page. James hotelas well as many lesserknown though equally fascinating locationsthis riveting book shares spinechilling stories, hairraising experiences, and fascinating physical evidence. 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. The true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen at barnes. The plantation that is today known as myrtles was once known by a different name. Some people may have heard it called whiskey dave, but the original name of the plantation was laurel grove wikipedia. Reported to be the most haunted plantation in louisiana the weather lent to the eerie feeling surrounding the plantation on halloween night.
One thing that had bothered me about sarah was that she was seen in the suite upstairs, which didnt exist when she lived at the myrtles. 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 recog. The myrtles plantation is one of americas most haunted homes. The myrtles plantation is located 26 miles north of baton rouge and 98 miles north west new orleans via interstate roads.
Myrtles plantation project gutenberg selfpublishing. Here, the myrtles arranges to pick you up from and drop you off at most baton rouge hotels. And though june 23rd was already behind us, i felt it was some kind of message. The history and haunting of the myrtles plantation, 2nd edition by rebecca f. It wasnt very long when a slave girl caught his eyes on the farm.
A mysterious encounter at myrtles plantation louisiana. Offers historic and ghost tours, and operates as a bed and breakfast and event facility. The true story of americas most haunted house 9780446614153. You may be better off finding a table during the week, as weekends at the restaurant tend to be packed. Read the myrtles plantation the true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen available from rakuten kobo. The myrtles plantation is a historic home and former antebellum plantation in st.
The history of the plantation is filled with death, tragedy and despair, leading us to wonder why a fanciful history was created in its place. Discover one of americas most haunted homes located in louisiana within driving distance of new orleans and baton rouge. Discover why the myrtles plantation has been named one of americas most haunted homes. The true story of americas most haunted house kindle edition by frances kermeen author. Chloe and the myrtles plantation real unexplained mysteries. Although it is unclear as to which is, in the myrtles plantation most haunted room, it is said that the house is allegedly to be on top of a tunica indian funeral ground. 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.
During the summer months, dont miss out on the carriage house restaurant at the myrtles plantations outdoor patio seating. The true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Visit the myrtles plantation on your trip to saint. A mysterious encounter at myrtles plantation louisiana weekend. The house appeared in a november 1980 issue of life magazine but the first book that i. Similar to our daily mystery tours, the evening mystery tours focus on the history, mystery and intrigue of the myrtles plantation.
The evening mystery tours are only conducted on friday and saturday evenings at 6. Free shipping due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Frances kermeen long recognized as americas most haunted house both by parapsycholiogists and the media, the myrtles is a twentyeightroom louisiana bedandbreakfast once owned by frances kermeen. The myrtles plantation invites you to step into the past for a visit of antebellum splendor. It is often reported that 10 murders occurred in the house, but historical records only indicate the. The tour focuses on the history, mystery and intrigue of the plantation and last about 45 minutes.
Im always a bit suspicious of books that claim to be true stories of hauntings and ghostly activity that cant even provide a few. The myrtles plantation by frances kermeen free ebooks. During the summer months, dont miss out on the carriage house restaurant at the myrtles plantation s outdoor patio seating. 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. Took many photos and came home with plenty ghost pictures, all in welldefined detail. She was given the task of being nanny to his children as a way of papering up what she was really doing there. Bed and breakfast the myrtles plantation, saint francisville.
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