The Story Behind This Haunted Cemetery In Louisiana Is Truly Creepy
By Kezia Kamenetz|Published September 24, 2016
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Kezia Kamenetz is a native to southern Louisiana and lives in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans currently. When not writing about all the amazing things to be found in her state, her central passion is dreams and the wisdom they can offer, which you can learn more about by visiting KeziaVida.com
There are so many places that are said to be haunted in Louisiana, it can be difficult to keep track of them all. But for those looking for both history, beauty, and a little spookiness, St. Francisville is perhaps the absolute best place to visit in Louisiana. Among other sights, the Port Hudson State Historic site, and nearby Grace Episcopal church, are some of the most interesting and possibly haunted areas in the state. Here’s the story:
Port Hudson State Historic site is one of the most in-depth memorials to the Civil War in Louisiana, commemorating the intense battle that took place here.
Shells were even directed at the gothic structure of the Grace Episcopal Church. Suddenly, though, fire stopped and the ship produced a white flag; their Lt. Commander, John E. Hart, had taken ill with fever and then committed suicide.
A member of the Masonic order, Hart's ship made a very unusual request of the confederate army: that he have a full burial, right in the middle of the battle.
Luckily, the Confederate officer W.W. Leake that received the request was also a fellow mason. In fact he was a warden of the St. Francisville chapter of Masons. He agreed to allow the burial to take place.
And thus, one of the strangest occasions of the civil war took place, when both sides laid down their arms and attended the burial of the Union officer.
This makes this landmark one of the most fascinating and haunted areas in all of Louisiana! Some in the area say that there is an empty crypt in the cemetery where Confederate soldiers hid out during the battle.
Every year, a historical reenactment of this legendary funeral takes place in the cemetery, commemorating the “Day the Civil War Stopped.” Countless individuals have reported seeing or experiencing ghosts and spirits in these areas. What have your experiences been like?
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