This 223 Year-Old Bed And Breakfast Near New Orleans Is One Of The Most Haunted Places In Louisiana… And You Can Spend The Night
By Jackie Ann|Published July 05, 2019
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
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New Orleans may be one of the most haunted cities in the country. The Crescent City is peppered with paranormal hotspots that attract tons of visitors each year, everyone hoping to catch a glimpse of paranormal activity. There is a haunted bed and breakfast that’s located not too far away from New Orleans, and certainly worthy of a weekend getaway. Whether or not it’ll be relaxing… well, that depends on if you’re a believer or not. Let’s check it out.
Tucked away under the canopies of ancient oak lies one of the most haunted homes in the country.
The Creole cottage-style house was the home to General David Bradford, who purchased 600 acres to build the plantation, which was originally called "Laurel Grove."
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There are 22 rooms in this two-story bed and breakfast.
And of course, you’ll learn of the ghost stories that have been circulating for generations. The most famous is that of Chloe, a slave who lived on the property in the early 1800s. As the legend goes, Chloe was caught eavesdropping one day and had one of her ears cut off as punishment. In an act of revenge, she baked a poisonous cake to serve to the Woodruffs, the owners of the plantation at the time. The poison was meant for Mr. Woodruff, but her plan backfired and his wife and two daughters ate the cake and died from the poison. Chloe was hanged and thrown into the Mississippi River as punishment. Over the years, many have reported seeing her roam the property and during your visit, you might get the change to have a ghostly sighting for yourself.
Every room has it’s own unique atmosphere and history to it.
And they vary in paranormal activity. You might have a chance to see the famous Chloe or one of the other dozens of ghostly sightings guests have encountered.
For a more private setting, you can stay in one of their cozy cottages or the Caretaker’s Quarters.
