The true story of americas most haunted house mass market paperback february 1, 2005 by. The true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Sep 12, 2014 chloe and the myrtles plantation after a while woodruff decided to move chloe up to the house so that he could have his way on a more frequent basis. James hotelas well as many lesserknown though equally fascinating locationsthis riveting book shares spinechilling stories, hairraising experiences, and fascinating physical evidence. Located in saint francisville, 23 miles from baker, the myrtles plantation provides a restaurant and free wifi.
Relax in a giant rocker on the wide veranda or stroll through our historic grounds laced with live oak trees, crepe myrtle trees, azaleas and other flora and fauna typical of antebellum plantations. Book a table book a room book a tour book an event. According to the legends, clark was an honest man, however, with a vigorous sex drive. The history and haunting of the myrtles plantation, 2nd. The true story of americas most haunted house 9780446614153. The true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen at barnes. During this time frances myers, writing as frances kermeen, wrote a book about the myrtles plantation, naming it as the most haunted house in. I am really wanting to go visit the myrtles plantation after reading this book. I enjoyed it from the 1st page until the last page.
The tour focuses on the history, mystery and intrigue of the plantation and last about 45 minutes. Reported to be the most haunted plantation in louisiana the weather lent to the eerie feeling surrounding the plantation on halloween night. Myrtles plantation daily tour in baton rouge book online. The souths most haunted plantation myrtles plantation.
The myrtles plantation ebook by frances kermeen rakuten kobo. A mysterious encounter at myrtles plantation louisiana weekend. It is often reported that 10 murders occurred in the house, but historical records only indicate the murder of william winter. The author of ghostly encounters describes her experiences as the owner of the myrtles, a former plantation mansion in louisiana, chronicling the chilling history of the old house, her encounters with sometimes terrifying, sometimes benevolent hauntings, and the personal challenges that. Our mystery tours, which focus more on the haunting. Historical tours are conducted daily on the hour and half hour. According to her research, things did not happen quite that way.
Pittman is a paranormal historian best known for her series of the history and haunting book titles. The myrtles plantation was constructed by david bradford in 1794, and since that time, has allegedly been the scene of at least ten murders. The myrtles plantation saint francisville 2020 all you. Theres some different theories as to how the myrtles got to be so very haunted, but many say that the stories began in 1992, when the proprietress of the plantation took a very chilling photo, one that revealed the shadowy figure of a young girl standing between two buildings of the plantation. You may be better off finding a table during the week, as weekends at the restaurant tend to be packed. It wasnt very long when a slave girl caught his eyes on the farm. Francisville long enough to enjoy some of the 27 unique shops, 14 eateries, 7 plantation homes, and 14 other attractions which all look forward to the pleasure of your company. Offers historic and ghost tours, and operates as a bed and breakfast and event facility. I found this in a library book a few days before we left.
Similar to our daily mystery tours, the evening mystery tours focus on the history, mystery and intrigue of the myrtles plantation. Visit the myrtles plantation on your trip to saint. Oct 11, 2017 for their part, the current owners of the myrtles seem to have embraced its place as americas most haunted home. Remove sound and light with soft foam earplugs and a silk sleep mask, soothe your senses with j. And though june 23rd was already behind us, i felt it was some kind of message.
During this time frances myers, writing as frances kermeen, wrote a book about the myrtles plantation, naming it as the most haunted house in america. The evening mystery tours are only conducted on friday and saturday evenings at 6. A mysterious encounter at myrtles plantation louisiana. The history of the plantation is filled with death, tragedy and despair, leading us to wonder why a fanciful history was created in its place. Get more information and book a stay at the myrtles plantation on tripadvisor. Located in saint francisville, 23 miles from baker, the myrtles plantation provides a restaurant and free. With bestsellers such as the history and haunting of the stanley hotel, the history and haunting of lemp mansion, and the first edition of the myrtles plantation, ms. The true story of americas most haunted house kindle edition by frances kermeen author. For a mouthwatering meal youre sure to love, the carriage house restaurant at the myrtles plantation in saint francisville is the place to be. The myers ran the plantation as a bed and breakfast. Touted as one of americas most haunted homes, the plantation is supposedly home to at least 12 ghosts. Experience the myrtles 7 days a week with our guided daily mystery tours. The young girl named chloe had no other choice but to accept woodruffs proposal she was afraid he would send him back to cotton fields where shed have to work for hours under the scorching sun and cruel.
Friend, fellow writer, and the only other chick i know with a selection of kaftans. The myrtles plantation invites you to step into the past for a visit of antebellum splendor. According to many, myrtles is home to over 12 different ghosts, each with its own fantastic yarn, though none quite as recognizable as the slave chloe, who made herself famous in one of the most memorable ghost photos of all time. This is a fascinating book i have been to the myrtles plantation and found it to be as exciting in real life as portrayed in the book a real ghost hunters paradise. Here, the myrtles arranges to pick you up from and drop you off at most baton rouge hotels. Chloe and the myrtles plantation real unexplained mysteries.
Oct 09, 2017 a previous owner, frances kermeen, who purchased the plantation in 1980, wrote a book about her experiences there entitled the myrtles plantation. Free shipping due to covid19, orders may be delayed. The slave girlbilling itself as \one of america\s most haunted homes\, myrtles plantation is supposedly the home of at least 12 ghosts. Two myrtles coffee mugs, two bags of our popular creole coffee, two of our big easy pralines, and 2 myrtles magnets. The history and haunting of the myrtles plantation, 2nd edition by rebecca f. Read the myrtles plantation the true story of americas most haunted house by frances kermeen available from rakuten kobo.
Oct 31, 2008 the most popular ghost to haunt the myrtles is chloe. Frances kermeen long recognized as americas most haunted house both by parapsycholiogists and the media, the myrtles is a twentyeightroom louisiana bedandbreakfast once owned by frances kermeen. Featuring firsthand investigations of famous paranormal hotspots like waverly hills, myrtles plantation, and the st. Looking for exceptional deals on myrtles plantation, baton rouge vacation packages.
Ghost hunters myrtles plantations episode depicted the investigation done at the property. The plantation that is today known as myrtles was once known by a different name. One thing that had bothered me about sarah was that she was seen in the suite upstairs, which didnt exist when she lived at the myrtles. Frances kermeen long recognized as americas most haunted house both by parapsycholiogists and the media, the myrtles is a twentyeightroom louisiana bed. The myrtles plantation is one of americas most haunted homes.
It was a dark and rainy night when we arrived for our mystery tour of the myrtles plantation. Discover why the myrtles plantation has been named one of americas most haunted homes. Myrtles plantation project gutenberg selfpublishing. The myrtles plantation nicolas nova on flickr creative commons the ghost of chloe is known to steal earrings, especially hoops, and then hiding them around the house. The author of ghostly encounters describes her experiences as the owner of the myrtles a former plantation mansion in louisiana chronicling the chilling history of the old house her encounters with sometimes terrifying sometimes benevolent hauntings and the personal challenges that culminated in one cataclysmic event the former owner of louisiana s myrtles plantation recog. It is often reported that 10 murders occurred in the house, but historical records only indicate the. The true story of americas most haunted house from the worlds largest community of readers.
According to the legend, in the 1800s judge clark woodruff, the plantations owner, had an affair with chloe, the household servant. Discover one of americas most haunted homes located in louisiana within driving distance of new orleans and baton rouge. Bed and breakfast the myrtles plantation, saint francisville. A 220yearold antebellum plantation featuring a 120 foot veranda, exquisite ornamental ironwork, handpainted stained glass and openpierced frieze work make it a fun and entertaining attraction for any age guest.
During the summer months, dont miss out on the carriage house restaurant at the myrtles plantation s outdoor patio seating. The plantation went through several more ownership changes in the 1970s before being bought by james and frances kermeen myers who ran the plantation house as a bed and breakfast. This article is about the legends surrounding myrtles plantation in louisiana. The myrtles plantation by frances kermeen free ebooks download. Whether you find yourself at the myrtles in search of the perfect getaway to. Daily and evening mystery tours as well as a selfguided tour of the grounds are offered daily. The myrtles plantation is the classic southern mansion, equipped with its own sinister ghost stories, and a legendary history. The myrtles plantation is located 26 miles north of baton rouge and 98 miles north west new orleans via interstate roads. During the summer months, dont miss out on the carriage house restaurant at the myrtles plantations outdoor patio seating. Some people may have heard it called whiskey dave, but the original name of the plantation was laurel grove wikipedia.
The myrtles plantation by frances kermeen free ebooks. The myrtles plantation is a historic home and former antebellum plantation in st. The myrtles plantation is located 25 miles from baton rouge and 85 miles from new orleans via interstate roads. The house appeared in a november 1980 issue of life magazine but the first book that i.
She was given the task of being nanny to his children as a way of papering up what she was really doing there. The myrtles plantation saint francisville 2020 all you need to. If you dare, you can join us once the sun sets for our evening mystery tours offered on friday and saturday nights. Pittman has developed a following of faithful fans, spots on coast 2 coast am, the jim harold show, tv and print. Im always a bit suspicious of books that claim to be true stories of hauntings and ghostly activity that cant even provide a few. I really enjoyed that it was a true story and written by frances who lived at the plantation and experienced the ghosts in real life. Although it is unclear as to which is, in the myrtles plantation most haunted room, it is said that the house is allegedly to be on top of a tunica indian funeral ground.
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