Showing posts with label Louisiana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Louisiana. Show all posts

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Spirit of Marie Lavaeu, Saint Louis Cemetery #1, New Orleans, Louisiana

Marie Lavaeu was a hair dresser in 19th century New Orleans.  However, she had a mysterious side that would become well renowned around the bayou. She was a Voodoo priestess on the side and some say she still walks the streets of her burial place.

The ghost of Voodoo Queen Marie Lavaeu is said to walk Saint Louis Cemetery #1 where she was buried in 1881.
The ghost of Voodoo Queen Marie Lavaeu is said to walk Saint Louis Cemetery #1 where she was buried in 1881.

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

The Myrtles Plantation - St. Francisville, Louisiana

In 1796 by General David Bradford built an antebellum style plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana which is located near Baton Rouge.  He named his pride and joy Laurel Grove and moved in with his wife and three children.    However, later a tragedy would begin a long history of deaths and hauntings of this now famous plantation known as The Myrtles.


The Myrtles Plantation in the pre-Civil war era

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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Haunted Calcaseiu Courthouse - Lake Charles, Louisiana


Born Annie Beatrice McQuiston in 1916, Toni Jo was a beautiful woman, however she did not have such a beautiful childhood.  Originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, Toni Jo had a rough upbringing which led to a rough life.  A life of crime which ended in her execution.  Some say her spirit still haunts the courthouse where she spent the last days of her life...  Read the full story>>

Toni Jo Henry