EP 52: THE MYRTLES PLANTATION IN LOUISIANA!

Who doesn't enjoy going to a bed and breakfast, I mean the name alone says they have everything you could want, or does it? Well if you're like me then you like to have your eggs served with a side of paranormal activity (ok yes and with the blankets readily available to protect you.) Nonetheless, where would one find a place like that? Well I know of a place in Louisiana that checks all these boxes and it's called The Myrtles Plantation. With over 200 years of history in Louisiana it's crazy to think that from its very existence it was connected to the supernatural. I guess I should clarify this a little, they actually built this home over a Native American Burial Ground...yeah if that doesn't scream paranormal I don't know what would. So enjoy the latest episode of Campfire Adventures and hear about how this home from the late 1790's has been given the title of one of the most haunted homes in America.

The Myrtles Plantation on a map of Louisiana

A short breakdown of The Myrtles Plantation history

A photo of David Bradford

A photo showing the presence of the Tunica Native American tribe in the area of The Myrtles Plantation

A photo of Clarke Woodruff

A photo believed to have an image of Chloe

A photo of the hand print that doesn’t disappear

A photo of a little girl found on The Myrtles Plantation

The welcome sign leading up to the plantation

A map outlining all the haunted places on the property

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