As one of the oldest and most storied regions in America, it’s no surprise that New Orleans Plantation Country claims a long and rich piece of Louisiana haunted history. For generations, residents and visitors alike have encountered earthbound entities, whose spirits have somehow –and for some reason – remained behind. Perhaps not unexpectedly, several of our majestic plantations, harboring ancient tales of the Civil War, lost love, and sudden tragedy, are among the area’s most popular locations for ghostly sightings.

1. 10 Most Haunted Places in
New Orleans Plantation Country

2. 10. La Branche Plantation – St. Rose, LA
A horse rumored to once belong to Adolf Hitler, was reportedly housed at the
LaBranche Plantation. Throughout the years, there have been claims of a
ghost horse wandering the property and ghostly activity in the last standing
dependency.
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3. 9. Whitney Plantation – Wallace, LA
Legends of ghosts at the Whitney Plantation have been handed down through
generations in the small town of Wallace. Ghosts of a woman and an enslaved
girl have been seen on the back gallery of the house.
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4. 8. Ormond Plantation – Destrehan, LA
Paranormal activity has been reported at Ormond Plantation since the late
1800’s. Shadow-like figures have been seen on the estate. Staff members
have also reported a man in 19th century dress as well as a young woman in
one of the upstairs rooms.
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5. 7. Destrehan Plantation – Destrehan, LA
Several ghosts have been sighted at Destrehan Plantation including one
thought to be of the Pirate Jean Lafitte. A ghostly figure was captured on
camera descending the staircase and a rocking horse was seen moving on its
own by staff.
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6. 5. Felicite Plantation– Vacherie, LA
Paranormal Investigators recorded ghostly footsteps, doors slamming, and
disembodied voices throughout the Felicite Plantation house. Evidence of
spectral evidence was also recorded at its sister plantation, St. Joseph.
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7. 4. Houmas House Plantation– Darrow, LA
During a renovation of the Houmas House Plantation, a little girl was spotted
several times by the work crew. The ghost is thought to be of a girl who once
resided at Houmas House and died at a young age. The little girl is still seen by
staff and tourists.

8. 3. Manchac Swamp – St. John Parish
A curse by voodoo priestess, Julia Brown was placed on the tiny town of
Frenier in the Manchac Swamp. The area was soon devastated by a powerful
hurricane killing many of the town’s residents. Since then strange lights,
screams, and apparitions have all been reported The town’s cemetery can still
be seen in the Manchac.
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9. 2. San Francisco Plantation – Garyville, LA
Paranormal Investigators captured evidence of Charles Marmillion, the son of a
onetime plantation owner, inhabiting San Francisco’s main house. Ghostly
children have also been spotted playing in the front lawn.

10. 1. Oak Alley Plantation– Vacherie, LA
From floating candlesticks to civil war soldiers, many eerie events have
been recorded at Oak Alley Plantation over the years. Perhaps its most
noted apparition is that of the Lady in Black. She has been spotted and
even photographed numerous times.
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