The southern United States is dotted with historic plantations. Many unbelievable and heinous things happened on those properties. But it’s also undeniable that what happened there has influenced American culture to this day. With all the death and suffering that occurred on these collective plantations, it’s not hard to imagine that there might be a few ghosts lingering about the old homes, buildings, and lands. One of the most famous of these plantations is Myrtles Plantation.

Located approximately twenty-five miles north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana in St. Francisville, the land that was later known as Myrtles Plantation was first settled in 1796. Legend says that death and suffering occurred on the plantation between its origin and 1834 when it was sold to Ruffin Stirling. He gave it the name Myrtle Plantation. Over time, the plantation passed into other hands.

It wasn’t until the 1970s that the plantation’s reputation as a haunted place really took hold. Allegedly, during that decade paranormal activity increased dramatically. Visitors saw ghosts and heard strange noises. A photo taken of the home was examined years later. The figure of a young girl was discovered in the photo. Some believe it was the spirit of Chloe, a slave girl who suffered a sad life and was hung by fellow slaves for allegedly poisoning the mistress of the plantation and two of her children. Witnesses even claim that the spirits of the poisoned children have been seen loitering around the home.

Many other unique apparitions have been spotted on Myrtles Plantation. But Myrtles Plantation isn’t unique in this. Plantations across the South draw thousands of visitors each year. The history is mesmerizing. Of all the plantations open for touring, however, Myrtles Plantation should definitely be at the top of any true ghost hunter’s list of places to visit.