11 Horribly Creepy Things You Didn't Know You Could Do In Mississippi

Despite brimming with charm, Natchez is considered one of the state’s most haunted cities. Its penchant for paranormal activity has captured the attention of paranormal investigators, inspired the book "Haunted Natchez," and led to the creation of a city-wide ghost tour. The 2-hour tour includes stops at some of Natchez’s scariest haunts, including the notorious King’s Tavern, the old county jail, several antebellum homes, and more.

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Although Vicksburg National Military Park is one of Mississippi’s most popular attractions, many are unaware that it’s as haunted as it is historic. Over the years, there have been several reports of bizarre occurrences at the park. One such instance involves the Pennsylvania Monument. According to several reports, the faces on the monument appear to be crying tears of blood at times. The battlefield is also teeming with supernatural activity. Apparitions of soldiers, phantom smells of gunpowder and smoke, and phantom sounds of battle, including cannons, gunfire, and shouted orders, have all been reported.

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There are numerous stories of supernatural happenings associated with a long stretch of road in the small town of Waynesboro. Dubbed Devil Worshipper’s Road, some believe the haunting is the result of a satanic cult that once murdered and sacrificed in the area. Others attribute the eerie occurrences to Goat Man, a local farmer who sold his soul to the devil. The demonic creature is said to be 7’ tall, with glowing eyes and a pitchfork in hand. Witnesses have reported all kinds of strange happenings while on this road, such as car engines suddenly turning off, a feeling of being watched, the appearance of shadowy figures, vehicles being shaken, and phantom handprints suddenly appearing on the vehicle. Other witnesses have actually had run-ins with Goat Man, who is said to appear in front of stopped cars, staring intently at the occupants.

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Monmouth was recently named one of the South’s most haunted hotels, making it a great place for a spooky overnight adventure. The historic home is said to be haunted by the ghost of former owner, General John A. Quitman. The phantom general first made his presence known when the home was being renovated by new owners. Throughout the years, he’s been spotted numerous times in guests’ rooms as well as walking the grounds.

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The former home of Jefferson Davis, Beauvoir, first opened for tours in 1941, and ever since then, visitors have found something unusual in the photos taken during their time at the historic landmark. Dozens of photos appear to have apparitions in the background. Jefferson Davis as well as his wife and daughter have been caught on film. Beauvoir wasn’t officially investigated by a paranormal team until 2014. The group spent the night in the home, at which time several strange occurrences were caught on film and in recordings.

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Vicksburg’s McRaven may have taken the title as the "most haunted home in Mississippi," but there’s another notoriously haunted home that has a history just as creepy. Known as one of the "most haunted homes in the South," Waverly Mansion is believed to be haunted by several restless spirits, including that of a little girl. The young apparition has made herself seen and heard on numerous occasions, as she can often be heard crying out, "Mama." Other ghosts said to haunt Waverly include a Confederate soldier, who appears in mirrors behind residents and visitors, and a ghost rider that patrols the property. And that’s all in addition to the phantom music and voices often heard coming from the parlor.

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The Natchez Trace Parkway is undoubtedly one of the most renowned attractions in the state; however, there’s also a sinister side to the famous trail that many are unaware of. Once referred to as the "Devil’s Backbone" because of all the evil and mayhem that took place along its paths, it was littered with criminals and murderers lurking in the dark wilderness, waiting to take advantage of unsuspecting travelers. Remnants of those who lost their lives on the Trace are said to remain to this day.

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The closest barrier island to Mississippi’s coastline, Deer Island is easy to access, making it a great spot for a quick tropical escape…or a paranormal investigation. The 400-acre island is the site of not one, but two, of the state’s most mysterious entities. Both ghosts were documented for the first time in 1922. According to records, two fishermen who were camping on the island were chased by a headless skeleton. This same story was repeated by several others, leading to the entity being deemed the "Ghost of Deer Island."

Throughout the years, there were reports of the island being afflicted by another entity – a supernatural blue light known as "Firewater Ghost." The mysterious light has been spotted moving across the bay between Biloxi and Ocean Springs long before the invention of electricity. Many believe the light is some type of ghostly guard, patrolling the area with a lantern in hand.
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Mississippi’s most notorious ghost town, Rodney is home to just a few dilapidated buildings…and one desolate cemetery that will chill you to the bone. Tucked away deep in the woods behind Rodney Presbyterian Church, the secluded cemetery is filled with hundreds of forgotten graves, many of which are nearly camouflaged by overgrown trees and greenery.

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According to legend, the Pascagoula River comes to life between late summer and early autumn as the waters produce somewhat of a humming sound. The musical mystery is allegedly a lasting effect of the Pascagoula Indian tribe, who chose to die by way of drowning rather than face being enslaved by another tribe. It’s said that the tribe marched into the Pascagoula River while singing a death song, which is believed to be the music heard to this day.

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