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Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
​Louisiana, USA

"The Pelican State"
Est. April 30, 1812
Population: 4,670,724 (2015)
​Haunted Locations: 95
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Basile


Basile High School
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Students report witnessing disembodied voices, lights turning on and off by themselves, and furniture moving. Although the spirit's identity is unknown, a strange presence is often felt. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Baton Rouge


Guaranty Income Life Insurance Co.
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Employees report hearing disembodied voices coming from the basement at night, and cold spots are felt. Security guards also report witnessing the elevator move up and down by itself when the building is empty. According to legend, the basement of the Guaranty Income Live Insurance Co. was once used as a morgue. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Highland Road
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According to motorists, the apparitions of former Confederate Army soldiers are seen marching at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Louisiana State University
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Louisiana State University was established in the early 1800's as a military academy. According to students, Pleasant Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a female student who committed suicide in room 312 after a fight with her boyfriend. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Old Louisiana State Capitol Museum
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Constructed in 1852, the old Louisiana State Capitol building is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former senator named Pierre, who died of a heart attack. His spirit is often seen in the upstairs area, where the former senate once met. Security guards also report alarms and motion sensors going off by themselves when no movement is detected. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Old State Penitentiary
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Located on Laurel Street, Old State Penitentiary is said to be haunted by the spirits of it's former prisoners, whose souls remain imprisoned for eternity. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Parlange Plantation House
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Built during the 1750's, the Parlange Plantation House is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman, whose apparition is often seen wearing a white wedding gown. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


The Spanish Moon Nightclub
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​​Originally constructed as the Baton Rouge fire station in the 1880's, The Spanish Moon is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young man whose soul is unable to rest. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Bossier City


K.C.S. Railroad Tracks
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​Although the actual location of the haunting is disputed, legend claims that the railroad tracks are haunted by the spirit of a mother and her young children who were hit by a train after their car stalled. Locals report hearing disembodied voices and screams at night, and a strange presence is felt. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Broussard


Mary Jane's Bridge
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Located on Bayou Torture Road, the bridge is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who was raped and killed, and whose body was dumped into the creek below. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Buras


Ft. Jackson
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​Ft. Jackson is said to be haunted by the spirit of former Civil War soldiers, whose apparitions are often seen at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Chalmette


Chalmette Battlefield
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Chalmette Battlefield is said to be haunted by the spirits of former American soldiers who were killed during the Battle of New Orleans in ​1812. Apparitions are seen, and the disembodied sounds of gunshots and cannon fire are heard. Visitors often report witnessing a headless apparition walking on the nearby levees. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Cheneyville


Loyd Hall Plantation
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​Loyd Hall Plantation is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who was hanged as a suspected traitor during the Civil War. His apparition is often seen walking the halls at night, playing the violin. The upstairs is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Confederate soldier who was killed in the attic, as well as that of a woman who allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the upstairs window. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Covington


Old St. Scholastica Academy Priory
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​Located on Stafford Road, the abandoned St. Scholastica Academy Priory is said to be haunted by a group of nuns who were killed in a fire. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


DeRidder


Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Pleasant Hill Cemetery is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Mary Lee Stone Kruger, and her three year old son who was killed in a fire. Investigators report witnessing strange glowing lights at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Destrehan


Destrehan Plantation
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Constructed in 1787, Destrehan Plantation is said to be haunted by the spirits of former African American slaves and their owners. According to legend, the plantation was cursed by the leader of a failed slave uprising. Guests report witnessing apparitions, as well a variety of other paranormal activity. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Doyline


Potter Road
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Potter Road is said to be haunted by the spirits of four teenagers who were killed after driving into a tree. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Edgerly


Big Woods Cemetery
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​Visitors report witnessing strange orbs and apparitions at night, as well as feeling an unexplained presence. Investigators often report experiencing technical difficulties with electronic equipment. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Elizabeth


Elizabeth Town Hall
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Initially used as a hospital, the Elizabeth town hall is said to be haunted by the spirits of former patients whose spirits are unable to rest. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Eunice


Michelle's School of Dance
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​The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Ivy, whose spirit frequently interacts with children. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Miller Cemetery
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​Nicknamed Headless Cemetery by locals, Miller Cemetery is said to be haunted by the spirit of a headless man whose apparition is seen at night. Investigators also report hearing disembodied voices and laughter, and experiencing unexplained technical difficulty with electronics. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Fields


Hyatt High School
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Students report witnessing a variety of paranormal activity, such as doors and lockers slamming shut by themselves, lights flickering, and toilets flushing by themselves. According to legend, the school was built over a former Native American burial site. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Fiske Union


Ghost Bridge
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The bridge is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who was killed in a car accident. According to legend, her apparition is seen at night, searching for her lost love, who survived the crash. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Garden City


Susie Plantation
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​Built in 1848, Susie Plantation is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Addie Harris, who allegedly died in childbirth in 1872. Apparitions are seen at night, objects are seen moving by themselves, and the smell of a woman's perfume are often smelled. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Gibsland


Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Site
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Located on Par Road 300, locals report hearing the disembodied sounds of gunshots at the location where the notorious bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were killed in a shootout with police. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Gloster


Buena Vista Plantation
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Residents report witnessing the apparitions of former Civil War soldiers who were killed after being injured in battle. According to local historians, the plantation was once used as a hospital during the Civil War. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Grand Coteau


St. Charles College
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​Established in the late 1800's, the former college is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former priest. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Greenwood


Old Greenwood Cemetery
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​Located on Green Cemetery Road, visitors report witnessing the apparition of a headless man. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Gretna


Boomers Down the Hatch
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​Boomers Down the Hatch is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former owner who allegedly committed suicide in the men's restroom. Patrons report witnessing objects moving by themselves, and disembodied voices and other sounds are heard coming from the bathroom. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Houma


Bayou Sale Road
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Motorists report witnessing the apparition of a phantom hitchhiker at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Coteau Road
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Locals report witnessing apparitions in the fields along Coteau Road at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Oak Manor Cow Graveyard
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The Oak Manor Cow Graveyard is said to be haunted by spectral cows. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Southdown Plantation
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​​Built in 1828, visitors report witnessing apparitions of former slaves and owners. According to legend, one of the plantation's past owners was notorious for raping and murdering female slaves. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Jefferson Island


Joseph Jefferson Mansion
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The mansion is said to be haunted by the spirit of Joseph Jefferson. Visitors report witnessing apparitions, glowing green lights, and disembodied voices. Others report witnessing objects and furniture moving by themselves. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Jonesboro


Walker Road
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Locals report witnessing the apparition of a tall man wearing a black hat, whose spirit is also said to visit nearby residents in their houses. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Keachie


Keachie Womens College
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Visitors report hearing disembodied voices and moans at night, and unexplained cold spots are often felt. According to legend, the college was used as a hospital during the Civil War, and many troops ​succumbed to their wounds before they could be treated. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Lafayette


T'Frere's Bed & Breakfast
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Built in the 1880's, T'Frere's Bed & Breakfast is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Amelie, who was killed after falling into a well. Her apparition is said to guard the building's occupants, and is often seen walking in the garden wearing a red dress. Guests report witnessing lights turning on and off by themselves, doors slamming, and objects being moved by an unseen force. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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​Founded in 1898, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a private research university. Harris Hall is believed by students to be haunted by the spirit of a former female student. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Lake Charles


Calcasieu Courthouse
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Calcasieu Courthouse is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Toni Jo McQuiston, who was sentenced to death for murder. Visitors report hearing disembodied voices, whispers and footsteps, and the scent of lingering perfume is often smelled. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Many


Grady Lane
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Grady Lane is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman, whose apparition is seen and heard weeping at night, allegedly searching for her lost child. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Metairie


Odin's Inn
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​Guests report seeing shadowy apparitions in mirrors and window reflections, cold spots are felt, and disembodied voices are heard. Employees also witness lights turning on and off by themselves. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Monroe


Jackson Street
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Jackson Street is said to be haunted by the spirits of several people who were killed in a drive by shooting. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Natchitoches


​Front Street
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​Locals report witnessing the apparition of a former Confederate Army soldier. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​Northwestern State University
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Founded in 1884, Northwestern State University is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Isabella. According to legend, she lived on the plantation that once stood where the school was built. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


New Orleans


Andrew Jackson Hotel
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Visitors  report witnessing the apparitions of five young boys who were killed in a fire during the late 1770's. According to legend, the hotel was originally used as a boarding school for boys, and was later turned into a hotel. Some visitors report seeing the alleged apparition of Andrew Jackson, a former Army General and United States president. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Bottom of the Cup Tea Room
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Established in 1929, The Bottom of the Cup Tea Room offers psychic readings as well as tea. According to legend, the building is haunted by the spirit of a former female resident. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Bourbon Orleans Hotel
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The Bourbon Orleans Hotel is said to be haunted by several spirits from different eras of the building's history. Visitors often report witnessing the apparitions of a nun and children who died of yellow fever during the 1800's when the hotel was used as a convent and orphanage. Others report witnessing the spirits of Confederate soldiers in the halls at night, or the apparition of a phantom dancer in the hotel ballroom. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Castle Inn
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Built in 1891, the Castle Inn is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who perished in a fire. His apparition is heard coughing and whistling at guests, as well as moving furniture and other objects. Visitors also report witnessing the apparition of a young girl in a white dress. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Charity Hospital
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Flannagan's Pub
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Flanagan's Pub is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who committed suicide. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


French Quarter
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According to legend, the French Quarter of New Orleans is said to be home to an alleged vampire, or perhaps the spirit of one. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Hotel Provincial
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The Hotel Provincial consists of five buildings, all constructed during the early 1800's. Visitors often report witnessing the apparitions of former Confederate soldiers and doctors. According to legend, some of the buildings were used as military hospitals during the Civil War. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Jackson Square
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Lafitte Guest House
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Built in 1849, Room 21 is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl who died of yellow fever during the 1850's. Her spirit is known to communicate with children to make it's presence known. According to legend, the girl's mother passed away in the same room, and visitors often report hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman sobbing. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


LaLaurie Mansion
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Considered by many to be the most haunted house in New Orleans, the LaLaurie Mansion is said to be haunted by the spirit of Madame Delphine LaLaurie and her former slaves. According to legend, the attic of the house was used as a torture chamber where slaves were sent to be punished, chained, and savagely mutilated. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Lamothe House Hotel
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The Lamothe House Hotel is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman whose apparition is often seen wandering the building in a red dress. Guests also report hearing the disembodied sounds of children playing at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


LeCarpentier-Beauregard-Keyes House
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Built in 1826, the LeCarpentier-Beauregard-Keyes House is currently open to the public as a museum. According to legend, the house is said to be haunted by the spirit of a famous chess player named Paul Morphy, who allegedly went insane as he aged. Visitors report hearing disembodied screams at night, as well as the sounds of the piano being played by itself. The LeCarpentier-Beauregard-Keyes House was also the site of a mafia shooting, and locals often report smelling gunpowder. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre
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Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre is said to be haunted by several mysterious apparitions. Many visitor report witnessing the spirit of a young woman who committed suicide on her wedding day, whose apparition is most often seen in the courtyard area. The 2nd story of the theater is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a middle aged man, who is seen reading a newspaper or watching performances on the stage below. Actors and employees over the years report witnessing objects moving by themselves, and mysterious cold spots are felt. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Le Richelieu Hotel
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According to legend, the Le Richelieu Hotel was built over a former Spanish Army execution site. Guests report witnessing the apparitions of former soldiers who were put to death. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Madame John's Legacy
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The museum is said to be haunted by the spirit of a privateer from the early 1800's named Renato Beluche, whose apparition is often seen and heard by visitors. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Memorial Medical Center
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Muriel's Jackson Square
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Constructed in 1745 as a private residence, Muriel's restaurant is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan, who committed suicide in 1814 after losing everything in a poker game. Employees report witnessing mysterious shimmering orbs on the 2nd floor where Mr. Jourdan committed suicide, disembodied voices are heard, and objects are often seen moving by themselves. The Courtyard Bar is also said to be haunted by a mischievous spirit who throws glasses and other objects at patrons. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery
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Built in 1847 as the final resting place for members of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the cemetery is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, as well as the spirit of a man wearing an old three piece suit. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub
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Although the former pub is closed, the building is said to be haunted by several spirits. Investigators report witnessing the apparitions of two of the pub's former owners, as well as two women who were killed violent. The spirit of a young boy is also seen. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Old Six Flags Amusement Park
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Pirate Alley
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Pirate Alley is said to be haunted by the famous pirate Jean Lafitte, whose apparition is seen walking up and down the street at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Place d'Armes Hotel
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Built in 1725, the Place d'Armes Hotel was originally used as New Orleans' first school. According to legend, the hotel is haunted by the spirits of several children who were killed in a fire in 1788, as well as the school's former headmaster. Guests report hearing disembodied voices at night, as well as witnessing furniture and other objects moving by themselves. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Pontchartrain Hotel
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Built in the 1920's, the fourteen story Pontchartrain Hotel is said to be haunted by several spirits who were killed in a fire. Guests report witnessing a variety of paranormal activity, such as apparitions, lights turning on and off by themselves, and cold spots. According to legend, the local pianist Tuts Washington is said to make is presence known by playing piano at night. The hotel is also rumored to be home to a resident vampire, though these claims have not been confirmed. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Prince Conti Hotel
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The Prince Conti Hotel is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former prostitute, whose apparition is seen throughout the building by guests. Employees also report experiencing unexplained electrical malfunctions. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


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St. Louis Cathedral
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​Built in 1789, St. Louis Cathedral is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former priest named Pere Antoine. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
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Opened in 1789, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is one of the oldest Catholic cemeteries in New Orleans. According to legend, the cemetery is said to be haunted by the spirit of the infamous Voodoo priestess, Marie Laveau, whose body is buried in an unmarked grave. Visitors also report witnessing other apparitions, such as that of a man named Henry Vignes, a sea captain, as well as an unidentified spirit, nicknamed Alphonse, whose apparition is seen weeping in the cemetery. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


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St. Roch Chapel
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


The Adam Griffin House
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Located on Constance Street in New Orleans, the Adam Griffin House is said to be haunted by the spirits of two former Confederate soldiers who committed suicide. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


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The Cornstalk Hotel
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Visitors report witnessing the disembodied sounds of children running and playing in the halls at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


The Mercedes-Benz Superdome
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In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina, one of the largest hurricanes ever recorded, made landfall in New Orleans. The storm caused major flooding in the area, and many residents were killed. According to legend, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome was the site of several violent deaths, from victims whose spirits are unable to pass on. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


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The Morgue Bar & Lounge
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According to legend, The Morgue Bar & Lounge was once used as a real morgue. The building is said to be haunted by the spirits of those who are still unable to pass on. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


The Mortuary Haunted Attraction
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


The UpStairs Lounge Arson Attack
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


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The Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


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The Sultan's Palace
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


The Thomas Poree House
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Currently in use as a stationary store, called Papier Plume, visitors often report hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman laughing, as well as witnessing objects move by themselves. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Patterson


Kemper Williams Park
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Locals report witnessing objects moving by themselves, as well as experiencing feelings of dread. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Pineville


Central Louisiana State Hospital
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Built in 1906 as a facility to house and treat mentally ill patients, Central Louisiana State Hospital is said to be one of the most haunted locations in the state of Louisiana. Employees report witnessing doors slamming, apparitions, and disembodied voices, and electrical problems and malfunctions occur frequently. ​Behind the hospital lies a cemetery where over 3,000 former patients are said to be buried, many in unmarked graves. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Rayville


Holly Ridge Railroad Tracks
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The ​Holly Ridge railroad tracks, which run parallel to US-80, are said to be haunted by the spirit of a former conductor who was decapitated after falling from a moving train. According to legend, the man's apparition wanders the tracks at night searching for his lost head. Motorists often report seeing a glowing red orb on the tracks at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Roberts Cove


Hookman's Cemetery
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​Established in 1934, Hookman's Cemetery is said to be haunted by the spirit of a headless horseman, whose apparition is seen at night. Investigators report experiencing electrical malfunctions. Location Needed. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Ruston


Louisiana Tech University
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Opened in 1894, Louisiana Tech University is a private research university located in Ruston. According to legend, the Center For Biomedical Engineering is said to be haunted by the spirits of those who passed away when the building was used as a hospital, and strange disembodied sounds are heard coming from the old morgue. Students also report witnessing strange paranormal activity in Howard Auditorium. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Stow's Bar
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​Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Schriever


Ardoyne Plantation House
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​Located on Highway 311, the Ardoyne Plantation was built in 1894. Visitors often report witnessing the apparition of a woman in white. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Shreveport


Caddo Parish Penal Farm
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Located on W 70th Street, the former jail is said to be haunted by the spirits of former inmates who were put to death. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


C.E. Byrd High School
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Built in 1925, C.E. Byrd High School is said to be haunted by the spirit oh a young girl who drowned in the area where an old pool once was. After her death the pool was filled with concrete, and a dance studio was built over it. The basement, known as the catacombs, is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former ROTC instructor who committed suicide in the early 1960's. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​Ellerbe Road School
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The Ellerbe Road School was constructed in 1957 to educate African American students during the segregation era. Originally known as George Washington Carver High School, there are many strange stories surrounding the abandoned campus. According to legend, several students were abducted by a former janitor and were never found, and many others were killed in a fire. Although these stories are questionable, investigators still report hearing disembodied voices and feeling cold spots. The school is also said to be the meeting place of a satanic cult. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Slidell


Northshore Regional Medical Center
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Northshore Regional Medical Center is said to be haunted by the spirit of a construction worker named Reggie, who was killed after accidentally falling down an unfinished elevator shaft. Employees and patients also report witnessing mysterious shadowy apparitions throughout the building. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Pizza Hut
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Patrons report witnessing poltergeist activity, such as objects being thrown, and doors locking or shutting by themselves. Location Needed. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​Slidell Junior High School
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​Students report hearing disembodied voices and witnessing mysterious shadow figures. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Springfield


Springfield Cemetery
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​Springfield Cemetery is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young boy named Michael Brown who was killed after being hit by a car. According to legend, the driver of the vehicle that killed Michael was only caught after mysterious carvings began appearing on the back of the boy's headstone, allegedly revealing the identity of the man who killed him. Many believe that the carvings were made by the young boy's spirit. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


St. Bernard Parish


P.G.T. Beauregard Middle School
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The P.G.T. Beauregard Middle School was originally used as the St. Bernard Parish courthouse. According to legend, the now-abandoned building is said to be haunted by the spirits of former inmates who were held in the courthouse against their will. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


St. Francisville


Myrtles Plantation
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Built in 1796 by General David Bradford, Myrtles Plantation is allegedly built over an ancient Native American burial ground. According to legend, 10 murders are said to have occurred in the house, most of them undocumented. Visitors often report witnessing the apparitions of former slaves and owners, as well as the apparition of a wealthy attorney named William Drew Winter, who died in the house after being shot by a stranger. Myrtles Plantation is said to be one of the most haunted houses in the United States. It currently is in operation as a Bed & Breakfast, and offers mystery tours to guests who express interest in the paranormal. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Sunset


Chretien Point Plantation
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Chretien Point Plantation is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former owner, as well as the man she killed after allegedly attempting to break into the house.​ Locals also report hearing the disembodied sounds of soldiers marching at night. According to historians, a Civil War battle was fought at the location of the home. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Taylortown


Taylortown Tower
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​Located on US-71, the Taylortown Tower is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman seen wearing a white wedding gown. According to legend, the woman committed suicide upon finding out that her future husband was killed at war. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Thibodaux


Devil's Swamp
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Investigators who park in Devil's Swamp report experiencing strange paranormal activity at night, such as car problems, hand prints on windows, and banging on the car's exterior by an unseen force. Locals also report witnessing a spectral train coming down the nearby railroad tracks. Location Needed. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Laural Valley Sugar Plantation
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Locals report witnessing lights in the vacant plantation houses, and the apparitions of former slaves and masters are seen. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​Nicholls State University
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​Ellender Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student, who committed suicide by jumping from a window on the top floor. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Vacherie


Oak Alley Plantation
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​Built in 1839, Oak Alley Plantation is said to be haunted by the spirit of it's former owner's wife, whose apparition is seen riding through the oak alleyway on a spectral horse. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Vernon Parish


Kisatchie National Forest
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​Locals report witnessing the apparitions of Native American tribesmen, and disembodied voices, drumming, and singing is often heard. The spirit of a 25 year old man named Tony Procell is said to haunt the area near Saline Lake, where he was found brutally murdered. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Walker


Westside Junior High School
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​The school gymnasium is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student, whose apparition is seen playing basketball at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


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