The story
Built in 1796 on a Tunica burial ground, The Myrtles has appeared on virtually every American most-haunted list for decades. The most frequently reported apparition is Chloe, an enslaved woman who was punished by the plantation's owner and later killed by others on the property. A triple-arched window near the front staircase allegedly holds a child's handprint that reappears no matter how many times the glass is cleaned.
What's reported here
Guests and staff report sightings of a woman believed by some to be Chloe, along with unexplained footsteps, children's voices and mysterious handprints said to appear on a window near the main staircase. Shadowy figures and sudden cold spots are also commonly reported.
History & background
Built in 1796, The Myrtles Plantation is one of the oldest surviving plantation homes in Louisiana. Stories linking the property to a Tunica burial ground and the legend of Chloe form part of its long-standing folklore, although aspects of these accounts are disputed by historians.