Architectural style categories contributing property historic district history of the. It is one of the few plantations that you can actually spend in the night in, although there are other options from brand new hotel like rooms and private cabins. The plantation house is touted as one of the most haunted houses in america. Louisiana contributor names evans, walker, 19031975, photographer created published 1936. Subject headings united stateslouisianaiberville parishbelle grove plantation.
Some people may have heard it called whiskey dave, but the original name of the plantation was laurel grove wikipedia. A typical abbreviation for myrtle grove plantation. Francisville long enough to enjoy some of the 27 unique shops, 14 eateries, 7 plantation homes, and 14 other attractions which all look forward to the pleasure of your company. Popular plantation books meet your next favorite book. The style is a variation of the raised centerhall cottage with a main hallway acting as. Myrtle grove is located on nc 43 south on the pittedgecombe county line, just minutes away from historic tarboro, and only a short drive from greenville, rocky mount, and wilson.
Built in 1796 by general david bradford, it is touted as one of americas most haunted homes. When you walk through the front doors of myrtle grove, your mind will tell you immediately to expect the unexpected. Each angle of view and every map style has its own advantage. Biographical note robert ruffin barrow 17981875 was one of the wealthiest sugar planters. Ive read it each time i visited the myrtles myself, reeducating myself with the history of the plantation home and its inhabitants. Myrtle grove plantation, also known as the old bass. Even in the early years of louisiana statehood, the 600acre tract was unusual owned by a free man of color, andrew durnford, who used slave labor to raise sugarcane there from 1828 until his death in 1859. The souths most haunted plantation myrtles plantation. There are lots of supposedly haunted places in the south, but myrtles plantation in st. Myrtle grove plantation white hall, colleton county, south. The destrehan plantation is nestled beneath canopies of ancient oak trees along the historic river road and holds a fascinating history. University publications of america records of antebellum southern plantations series i, part 1, reel 9.
Ive read it each time i visited the myrtles myself, reeducating myself with the history of. Our recently opened restaurant 1796 is a beautiful blend of the old and the new, centered around open hearth cooking on site. History of myrtle grove construction on the main house began around 1842 by either charles l. Ledoux and company, pointe coupee parish, louisiana.
To book your stay at woodland plantation, call 800. The antebellum plantation house is located in open, flat farmland about 200 feet behind the rear of the mississippi river levee. The location of myrtle grove plantation has been provided by the geographic names information system ie the gnis. Myrtle grove plantation reception venues macclesfield, nc. Myrtle grove plantation, macclesfield, north carolina. Belle grove plantationbuilt by john andrews in 1847.
He then moved his wife elizabeth and their five children to the plantation from pennsylvania. The history of the plantation is filled with death, tragedy and despair, leading us to wonder why a fanciful history was created in its place. This is nottoway plantation, the souths largest antebellum mansion, and the mere fact that she actually is still standing is a tribute to the tenacity, courage and commitment of. Come discover belle grove plantations rich history and the people who helped forge a nation at this southern plantation. Plantation record book kept by samuel leigh and lewis f. The saga of the antebellum south and a lifestyle that will never be forgotten lives on at the grand mansion known as the myrtles plantation high on. Ive had quite a few experiences there that back up what ms. The myrtles plantation is an outstanding example of the expanded raised cottage form that characterized many louisiana plantation houses by the mid19th century. When its all about location, its all about the plantations at lafayette and the grove at plantation. History of myrtles plantation the history of the south will always provide us with tales of romance and mystery. The house looks large on the outside, but as soon as you step inside, you know immediately that you are not in a facility, but rather a home. Myrtle grove plantation, iberville parish, louisiana.
Through its commitment to excellence in collections, services, and spaces, the libraries serves as an indispensable intellectual resource for the state of louisiana, and indeed to communities worldwide. Woodland plantation just 40 minutes south of new orleans, woodland plantation and spirits hall offers outstanding service and cuisine in a. W darrell overdyke this is a comprehensive pictorial album of the fine colonial homes and plantation residences of louisiana that were built in the flush financial times before the civil war. David bradford and was expanded upon in the early 1800s by then owner, ruffin grey stirling. Benoit discovered that all of the physical measurements of the apparition were of human dimensions and proportions.
Built in 1796, the myrtles plantation has everything an old louisiana mansion should. Though the journal pertains primarily to the residence plantation, information on barrows point farm, caillou grove, oak grove, and myrtle grove plantations can be culled from the entries. Disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title myrtle grove. The lsu libraries supports the academic mission of the university by fostering teaching, learning, and research. After enlarging the postcard and doing a shadow density procedure, mr. The myrtles plantation is a historic home and former antebellum plantation in st. Myrtle grove plantation, south carolina, colleton county, u.
Touted as one of americas most haunted homes, the plantation is supposedly home to at least 12 ghosts. The myrtles plantation is located 26 miles north of baton rouge and 98 miles north west new orleans via interstate roads. Experience antebellum splendor in this circa 1796 national historic register plantation home renowned for its mystery, history and intrigue. Myrtles plantation project gutenberg selfpublishing. Oct 11, 2017 frances and her former husband, james, bought the plantation turnedinn in 1980 after visiting it while on vacation. Belle grove plantation history of a southern plantation. The daybook of bartholomew barrow and the plantation journal were microfilmed in 19401941, apparently by professor j. General dave bradford built myrtles plantation, then called laurel grove, in 1796 after. Our prime lafayette location gives you the ultimate convenience of being near local shops, booming restaurants, and the trendy spots that make lafayette so unique. Depending on the site, the antebellum mansions are surrounded by working farms, gardens and meticulously maintained grounds. Myrtle grove plantation, iberville parish, louisiana, united. Just 40 minutes south of new orleans, woodland plantation and spirits hall offers outstanding service and cuisine in a unique setting rich in history, culture and natural beauty. The myrtles plantation is the classic southern mansion, equipped with its own sinister ghost stories, and a legendary history. In fact, the mansions former owner, frances kermeen, takes it a step further, calling the house the most haunted in america.
Topical subjects architectural photographs historic buildings plantations dwellings. Graphic maps of the area around 30 46 n, 90 52 30 w. One of the most haunted homes in history myrtles plantation. Myrtle grove plantation waterproof, louisiana landmark. Myrtle grove plantation white hall, colleton county. It was one such slave, named chloe, whose tragic story would spark the sites reputation for hauntings. The vines family had enjoyed wealth and prominence in beaufort county since the.
If they had not believed him, the history of louisiana could well have been. Wilkinsons plantation, had one of the last mills in the parish. His family is identified with the history of louisiana from its early colonial period. According to many, myrtles is home to over 12 different ghosts, each with its own fantastic yarn, though none quite as recognizable as the slave chloe, who made herself famous in one of the most memorable ghost photos of all time. The style is a variation of the raised centerhall cottage with a main hallway acting as a breezeway, through the center of the house, with rooms flanking it on either side. Woodland plantation just 40 minutes south of new orleans, woodland plantation and spirits hall offers outstanding service and cuisine in a unique setting rich in history, culture and natural beauty. Louisiana contributor names evans, walker, 19031975, photographer created published.
Nov 18, 2015 the butlers of iberville parish, louisiana. New orleans plantation country holds a collection of the most glorious plantations in louisiana, each offering a unique glimpse back in time. Maphill lets you look at myrtle grove plantation, iberville parish, louisiana, united states from many different perspectives. I have read this true account at the myrtles plantation many, many times. Destrehan plantation is the oldest plantation in louisiana. Free shipping due to covid19, orders may be delayed. A family member of the myers published a book about haunted homes, which was featuring myrtles. The myrtles plantation was constructed by david bradford in 1794, and since that time, has allegedly been the scene of at least ten murders. Situated on the west bank of the mississippi river, in plaquemines parish, the acreage was once known as st. History of myrtle grove myrtle grove plantation history. Myrtles plantation, louisiana a most haunted place. Myrtle grove plantation iberville parish, louisiana.
The myrtles plantation saint francisville 2020 all you. Myrtles has been featured in new york times, oprah show, the history. Here, he built a house in 1796 and named the place laurel grove. Louisiana myrtles plantation, haunted house louisiana travel. The myrtles plantation is truly one of the best plantation homes and bed and breakfasts to visit in south louisiana. The myrtles plantation was built in 1796 by general david bradford and was called laurel grove at the time. The estate was an actual plantation, complete with slaves. Belle chase plantation built by benjamin in 1842 which became one of the largest sugar manufacturing plantations of louisiana located in plaquemines parish louisiana. Myrtle grove plantation, also known as the old bass place, is a plantation in waterproof, louisiana. Myrtle grove plantation is a reception venue in macclesfield, nc. The myrtles plantation started out as a piece of land purchased by david bradford, a general of the american revolutionary war. There are a variety of legends surrounding the myrtles. By the time they would leave, more than 10 years later, frances would have a trove of otherworldly encounters to rehash and her marriage would be over. In august 2014, a fire occurred in the historical generals store, located just 10 feet from the main house.
Francisville, louisiana, roughly 30 miles north of baton rouge, may just be home to the regions most alleged ghosts per square foot. The saga of the antebellum south and a lifestyle that will never be forgotten lives on at the grand mansion known as the myrtles plantation high on the hill in st. Upon taintors death, the plantation was to be given to the charleston museum with the request that the property be used as a game preserve 1, p. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. On the western banks of the mississippi river, southwest of baton rouge and northwest of new orleans, stands a stunning and truly aweinspiring greek and italianate style white castle.
Louisiana plantation homes, colonial and ante bellum. General bradford lived there alone for several years, until president john adams pardoned him for his role in the pennsylvania whiskey rebellion. Pulliam, overseers of the sugar plantation owned by a. The souths most haunted plantation myrtles plantation louisiana. Francisville, the homestead was built in 1796 by general david bradford.
Plantations lsu libraries louisiana state university. Bradford lived there alone for several years, until president john adams pardoned him for his role in the pennsylvania whiskey rebellion in 1799. The myrtles plantation was built in 1796 by general david bradford on 600 acres 0. Bradford was forced to flee from president george washingtons army in 1794, because of his leadership role in the whisky. Norman benoit, a patent researchist, visited the myrtles plantation in may 1995 and requested permission to research the postcard. How historical research revealed the true story of one of the most haunted houses in america. The vines family had enjoyed wealth and prominence in beaufort county since the early 1700s, when charles vines great, great grandfather, capt. The history of the south will always provide us with tales of romance and mystery. Myrtle grove plantation located in terrebonne parish and owned by robert. Robert ruffin barrow papers, 18111858 finding aids.
They were in their 20s at the time and knew little about the propertys history. The plantation that is today known as myrtles was once known by a different name. Soon, the story of the myrtles was appearing in magazines and books and. It was added to the national register of historic places in 1979. Feb 28, 2018 built in 1796, the myrtles plantation has everything an old louisiana mansion should. It is often reported that 10 murders occurred in the house, but historical records only indicate the murder of. After the death of david bradford, woodrooff managed laurel grove for his.
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