There is no shortage of haunted places in Mississippi. Just about every town in the Magnolia State has some sort of local urban legend or spooky tale associated with it. However, there is one town that is definitely more haunted than the rest: Natchez, Mississippi. Situated on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi, it may very well be the most haunted small town in Mississippi.

Despite brimming with charm, Natchez is considered one of the most haunted places in Mississippi. Its penchant for paranormal activity inspired Dr. Alan Brown’s book, "Haunted Natchez."
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Downtown Karla Brown offers ghost tours of Natchez. The 2-hour tour includes stops at some of the city’s scariest haunts. For more information, check out the Downtown Karla Brown website.
Host of the annual Great Mississippi River Balloon Race and known as the "biscuit capital of the world," it’s hard to believe that this quaint town is prone to paranormal activity.
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Established in 1716, Natchez is one of the oldest cities in the state. The area was first explored by LaSalle in 1682 and settled by the French in 1716, making it the oldest settlement on the Mississippi River. Once known as the "old southwest," Natchez has a rich history that lives on today.
One of the most notorious hauntings associated with Natchez involves the city's oldest building, King's Tavern.
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The building that houses King's Tavern was originally constructed in the late 1700s. Throughout its existence, it's served as a tavern, inn, and post office. Most recently, it served as a restaurant and bar; however, King's Tavern closed once again in 2020. Despite its ever-changing status, one thing has remained constant - the building's penchant for paranormal activity. It's believed to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman named Madeline as well as the infamous outlaw Wiley Harpe.

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Some of Natchez’s spookiest haunted legends have to do with the antebellum homes that fill the city.
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The Monmouth Plantation has actually been named one of the "south's most haunted hotels," while Stanton Hall (pictured) served as the model for the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland.
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The old Adams County Jail, which dates back to 1891, is considered to be one of the most haunted places in Natchez.
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In the building’s early days, prisoners claimed to hear moaning, footsteps, clanking chains, and cells opening and closing when there were no guards around. Jailers and trustees also had some inexplicable experiences of their own. According to one story, a deputy went into the kitchen to make a sandwich and a loaf of bread was floating in mid-air.

Now used to house city offices, the building is still considered to be extremely haunted, with several employees claiming to have experienced some type of supernatural phenomenon, such as inexplicable noises, water faucets and office equipment mysteriously turning on and off, and the presence of a shadowy figure.
Once a hangout for local criminals, Natchez’s Under-the-Hill area is another infamously haunted spot in Natchez.
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This area of the city is thought to be home to a number of ghosts, including that of well-known outlaw, Joseph Thompson Hare. Since being hanged in 1818, several witnesses have spotted the laughing ghost of Hare, who is often accompanied by the ghost of his unfaithful mistress. Aside from Hare, several other ghosts have been seen in this area of Natchez, including a man in a military uniform, several Spanish soldiers, and outlaw John Murrel.

Have you ever visited the most haunted place in Mississippi, Natchez? Or do you have a recommendation for more creepy places in Mississippi to check out? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments – we love hearing about haunted Mississippi!

Natchez, Mississippi is just one of the many haunted places in Mississippi. There are lots of Mississippi ghost stories, enough that we’ve even curated a haunted road trip in Mississippi to some of the spookiest places in the state!

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Aside from haunted locales, what else is Natchez, Mississippi known for?

Natchez is known for much more than being the most haunted small town in Mississippi. It’s also revered as the “biscuit capital of the world.” Some great perks come along with that title, including, you guessed it, tasty biscuits. The Carriage House Restaurant, Biscuits and Blues, and Regina’s Kitchen serve up some of the town’s best biscuits. Natchez is also touted as the “bed and breakfast capital of the South.” Well deserving of the distinction, the small town is home to more than 20 B&Bs.

Are there any other haunted places in Mississippi?

Natchez is just one of the many haunted places in Mississippi. The Magnolia State is brimming with spooky spots, including Glenwood Cemetery. The Yazoo City graveyard isn’t just one of the eeriest spots in the state, though. It’s actually been deemed the 2nd spookiest cemetery in the U.S. Almost all of the cemetery’s strange happenings involve the grave of its most infamous occupant – the Witch of Yazoo. Not only did the headstone fall and split into two immediately after installation, but the chains that surround the grave keep falling apart, no matter how many times they’re repaired. Today, the witch’s memory is kept alive via guided cemetery tours.

What are some other Mississippi ghost stories?

There are lots of Mississippi ghost stories, including that of Helen Johnstone and Henry Vick. In a tale that is both spine-tingling and heartbreaking, the ghosts of the two sweethearts walk the grounds of the Chapel of the Cross in Madison, longing for the life they never lived. According to legend, Henry died in a duel just a few days before he and Helen were set to wed. Incredibly distraught, Helen attended Henry’s funeral in her wedding dress. Following the ceremony, she sat at his grave for hours, sobbing. Over the years, numerous people have reported seeing two spirits, believed to be Henry and Helen, roaming the cemetery.

 

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