America’s Most Haunted Home

The Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana claims to be one of America’s most haunted homes. Built in 1796 and site of at least one documented murder, the property hosts multiple spirits, most famously the ghost of Chloe.

The History

Built 1796:

• General David Bradford
• Tunica burial ground
• Antebellum plantation
• Dark history
• Tragedy repeated

The Location

St. Francisville:

• Rural Louisiana
• Spanish moss
• River country
• Atmospheric
• Perfect setting

Chloe’s Story

The legend:

• Enslaved woman
• Caught eavesdropping
• Ear cut off
• Wore green turban
• Poisoned family

The Photograph

Famous image:

• Taken 1992
• Figure between buildings
• Green turban visible
• Chloe’s ghost?
• Iconic photo

William Winter

Murder victim:

• Shot on porch
• 1871
• Staggered inside
• Died on stairs
• Footsteps heard

The Phenomena

What visitors experience:

• Footsteps on stairs
• Piano playing
• Children laughing
• Apparitions
• Cold spots

The Children

Child ghosts:

• Seen frequently
• Two girls
• Period clothing
• Playing
• Young victims

The Mirror

Haunted object:

• Antique mirror
• Handprints appear
• Figures visible
• Cannot be cleaned
• Spirits trapped?

Overnight Stays

Guest experiences:

• Bed and breakfast
• Guests report activity
• Covers pulled
• Voices heard
• Regular occurrences

Ghost Tours

Regular events:

• Evening tours
• Mystery tours
• Paranormal investigations
• Well-documented
• Active location

Documented Activity

Evidence collected:

• Photographs
• EVP recordings
• Video anomalies
• Multiple teams
• Consistent results

Other Spirits

Beyond Chloe:

• William Winter
• The children
• Enslaved individuals
• Former owners
• 12+ entities claimed

Significance

Historic plantation with documented tragedy and multiple reported spirits, photographed and investigated extensively.

Legacy

The Myrtles Plantation represents Southern Gothic haunting at its most atmospheric—tragedy, slavery, murder, and restless spirits in a beautiful but dark setting.