Myrtles Plantation is one of the most striking and popular plantations in Louisiana. It has served as the host for weddings, family celebrations, holidays and simple weekends away. But there’s something unique about this spot that makes it stand out from all the others…

Built on the fertile soil north of Baton Rouge, LA, Myrtles Plantation was established in 1796 by General David Bradford, who escaped the United States to avoid persecution for his participation in the Whiskey Rebellion.
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He fled to the St. Francisville area, which was then a Spanish colony, and built Myrtles Plantation.
In 1834 the home was sold to Mr. Ruffin Stirling, who equipped it with a 300 lb. Baccarat crystal chandelier and Carrara marble mantles.
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Guests come from around the country to enjoy the beautiful grounds and admire the intricate iron work porches. There is a cafe on-site that serves Louisiana favorites.
But the beauty of Myrtles plantation was soon overshadowed by rumors. Beginning in the early 20th-century, individuals visiting the estate have reported seeing, hearing and interacting with ghosts.
Featured in more than 50 articles and visited by ghost chasers from around the country, the plantation is often referred to as 'the most haunted plantation in the South.'
The mystery around Myrtles began to really gain steam after the photos below were taken and analyzed:
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Can you spot the outline of a woman in this photo?
How about now?
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She can be found in the breeze way between the two buildings, as a grey outline. This photo began to fuel the rumors of ghosts and hauntings.
Legend has it that Myrtles is primarily haunted by a woman named Chloe.
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Chloe was enslaved on Myrtles plantation in the early 19th-century.

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The master on the plantation had shown favor to Chloe by putting her in the house and sleeping with her.
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His wife bristled at this and had Chloe's ear chopped off after accusing her of spying.
Chloe, in an effort to win back the favor of the house, devised a risky plan: to poison the family's food with oleander and then nurse them back to health.
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The plan backfired, however, and two of the master's children died.
Chloe was hanged for the incident, and is said to haunt the plantation ever since.
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Guests are still seeing evidence of Chloe in their visits and photographs, like the one shown below:
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The explanation for such an image is still elusive to many investigators.
The threat of ghosts doesn't keep guests from visiting these idyllic grounds.
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But it does make it all that more spooky when night does fall!.

So if you are visiting this beautiful plantation, beware. There could be some extra visitors coming along with you. For an in-depth 3-D look at the plantation from the perspective of one visitor, check out the video below:

 

Have you ever visited this plantation? What did you experience? Let us know your story in the comments below!

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