Haunted Places in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana



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    Loyd Hall Plantation

    Cheneyville, Louisiana

    21.1 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Like any plantation in the south, Loyd hall has had its share of tragedy and death. The main stories are of the original owner who was hanged as a traitor during the Civil War, a Union soldier shot to death in an upstairs attic (the bloodstains are still visible) and ...

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    Alexandria Zoological Park

    Alexandria, Louisiana

    30.7 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Featured on TV's Ghost Hunters, the zoo is said to be haunted by the spirit of deceased director Les Whitt, who passed away in 2008. He is said to play pranks and practical jokes from beyond the grave, just as he loved to do in life.

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    Central Louisiana State Hospital

    Pineville, Louisiana

    30.8 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Reportedly haunted by former patients who died there, it is reported to be extremely active. Almost three thousand patients of this former hospital for the mentally ill are buried on its grounds. Numerous claims of ghost activity.

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    Diamond Grill

    Alexandria, Louisiana

    30.8 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    This award-winning restaurant was featured in an episode of "Ghost Hunters" in 2011, during which time a door was videotaped moving on its own, black masses were spotted, and EVPs were captured. The hosts of the show believed this evidence pointed to an intelligent haunting. The building itself dates back ...

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    Bentley Hotel

    Alexandria, Louisiana

    30.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Reports say the Bentley Hotel was set to reopen in 2013. It was rumored to be haunted by several ghosts: a young girl who fell to her death down an elevator shaft, a man who fell over the grand staircase railing in 1985, some ghosts who peered over the mezzanine ...

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    Finnegan's Wake Pub

    Alexandria, Louisiana

    30.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    This friendly Louisiana pub seems to boast its own not-so-friendly ghost. As featured on "Ghost Hunters" in 2011, the owners claim to have had glasses thrown violently across the bar by unseen hands, and an in-house violinist swears that his instrument was "strangely altered" after being left unguarded in ...

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    Ghostly Hitchhiker

    Port Barre, Louisiana

    31 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    In the town of Washington Louisiana, I was driving to my uncle's home and it was at night. I forget the time of night. I was driving and I remember the hard turn in the road... my windows were rolled down and the next thing I know, I noticed ...

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    Nicholson Home

    Washington, Louisiana

    32.1 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Thought to be over 250 years old, the building was once used as a Civil War hospital. It is haunted by a ghost called Hoppy or Peg-Leg, seen wearing soldier's clothing, a peg-leg, and a gold earring in his left ear. Legend has it that Hoppy was a pirate who ...

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    Charles Burr Ln Bridge

    Opelousas, Louisiana

    38.2 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    This is a very haunted bridge that all locals know about. Add night many people have seen A apparition of a old man holding a lantern at the bridge. Many people driving along the road and filled that something is in the backseat of the vehicle and look in the ...

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    Myrtles Plantation

    St. Francisville, Louisiana

    40.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    A crying woman and a vengeful slave are both said to haunt this plantation.

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    Rosedown Plantation

    St. Francisville, Louisiana

    42.1 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Completed in 1835, this house is said to be haunted by some of the original Turnbull family members. Witness describe ghostly pranks, such as turning the lights on and off and moving furniture. He is believed to be William, the eldest Turnbull son.

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    Big Creek Cemetery

    Pollock, Louisiana

    42.1 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    This cemetery is said to be very active by local paranormal groups who claim to have captured numerous photographic anomalies and EVPs here.

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    Parlange Plantation House

    New Roads, Louisiana

    43.3 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    The ghost of a girl in a wedding gown appears on full moon nights walking through the oak trees of the plantation. This plantation house is privately owned, but is open by appointment for viewings. There is a fee charged. Call 225-638-8410 for further information.

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    Saint Charles Borromeo - Retreat House

    Arnaudville, Louisiana

    45.3 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Rumor has it that this house is haunted by an old Jesuit priest who used to live there.

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    Miller Cemetery - Headless Cemetery

    Eunice, Louisiana

    46.1 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    The ghost of a headless man is often seen and people claim that if you drive there at night, you'll experience car trouble.

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    Marland's Bridge

    Sunset, Louisiana

    46.1 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    This bridge is the scene of 2 events. On Nov. 3, 1863. There was a union campground just east of it, then it was attacked by the Confederacy. This is called " The Battle of Bayou Bourbeau" The Confederates were victorious, and manage to capture an artillery piece. Young Corporal ...

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    Eunice Public Library

    Eunice, Louisiana

    47.2 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Eunice Public Library is believed to have a ghost who locks doors, turns on lights, and hides books by local children's author Mary Alice Fontenot.

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    Chretien Point Plantation

    Sunset, Louisiana

    47.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Reportedly haunted by the ghost of its former mistress as well as an outlaw she killed when she discovered him creeping up the stairs one night.

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    Dunleith Historic Inn

    Natchez, Mississippi

    48.3 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Dunleith Historic Inn was built in 1855 and sits atop the site of John Routh’s 18th-century plantation Routhlands. It is said to be haunted by the apparition of a woman who plays the harp.

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    King's Tavern - Post House

    Natchez, Mississippi

    48.8 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    A woman is reported to haunt the Tavern. Don't get suckered into all the balderdash of "human remains found bricked up behind the wall"...that's just a nice invention to entertain the thrill seekers as no such evidence exists. But still there are those who claim to have seen ...

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    Charlene Richard - St. Edwards Church Cemetery

    Church Point, Louisiana

    49 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    More than 10,000 people a year visit the grave of "Saint" Charlene Richard for spiritual healing. Although she is not truly a saint, at a young age she expressed interest in becoming one. Her mother told her that she could pray for the world's sinners, and when Charlene was diagnosed ...

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    Monmouth Plantation

    Natchez, Mississippi

    49 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    At this 1818 mansion, the ghost of General John A. Quitman is believed to reside. General Quitman bought the place in 1826, and it is believed he watched over the mansion's restoration carefully. His apparition is still seen inspecting the inn, and he has been spotted dressed in full uniform ...

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    Linden Bed and Breakfast

    Natchez, Mississippi

    49.1 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    The 1700s Linden Bed and Breakfast is believed to be haunted by a phantom horse-drawn buggy in the drive and the sound of the tapping of a cane in the west gallery. Apparitions of a man in a top hat have been seen in a child's bedroom, and a woman ...

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    Elizabeth Town Hall

    Elizabeth, Louisiana

    49.3 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Probably the only thing to beware at this town hall are the very sketchy rumors of it being haunted. Very little anecdotal evidence exists to support the claims, but we'll include it for the sake of completeness.

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    Historical Jail

    Colfax, Louisiana

    52 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    We are a local Paranormal Research Team filming and investigating places for the brand-new TV series, called True Ghost Stories. Upon our scouting and places to film and investigate for the show, we ran across the well known and documented place in Colfax Louisiana called " The Colfax Riot Of ...

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    Harris Hall - University of Louisiana at Lafayette

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    59.6 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    The girl's dorm is reported to be haunted by the ghost of a female student.

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    T'Frere's House Bed and Breakfast

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    63.3 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Reported to be haunted by the ghost of "Amelie" who died after falling into the well. Reportedly the Catholic church refused to bury her on church property as they ruled it a suicide. She is said to turn lights on and off, bang pots and pans and other mischievous ...

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    Rice Theatre

    Crowley, Louisiana

    63.6 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    At this 1920 theater, reportedly once used as a car dealership and a recording studio, a freight elevator is said to run on its own. Also, shadows and disembodied voices have been reported.

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    Mary Jane's Bridge

    Broussard, Louisiana

    64 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    One of those stories that just generate in small towns, a cautionary tale if you will. This bridge is reportedly haunted by the ghost of a young woman who was raped and murdered and thrown off the bridge, her body never recovered. Although no evidence of such a ...

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    Magnolia Plantation

    Cloutierville, Louisiana

    64.4 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    The 1830 Magnolia Plantation has a main plantation house, slaves' quarters, store, blacksmith shop and slave hospital. The site, built by Ambrose Lecomte II and his wife Julia Buard, is now owned by the National Park Service and is believed to be haunted by mistreated slaves. Reports say that the ...

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    USS Kidd

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    64.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    The WWII and Korean War ship is open to the public as a memorial. It was once hit by a kamikaze, killing 38 men on board. The ghosts of sailors in WWII uniforms have been reported on the ship.

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    Old State Capitol

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    64.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Security guards report motion alarms tripped at night when no one is around, lights flickering on and off and the occasional glimpse of a shadowy figure on the second floor. Ghostly footprints are left in the dust, and for some reason the local entity has a tendency to steal ...

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    Old State Penitentiary

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    65 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Because if you were an inmate, wouldn't you want to stay in prison for all eternity? Ghostly footsteps, electrical issues and other ghostly happenings are reported to occur here.

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    Guaranty Income Life and Broadcasting Building

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    65.5 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    The building was once a hospital and a morgue. It is reportedly haunted by several of the patients who checked in, and apparently never checked out.

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    Spanish Moon

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    65.5 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Reputed to be haunted by a ghost that enjoys moving things around, from pool balls to glassware. Some staff members claim they've been touched or grabbed. The building was a temporary morgue during a disaster in the 20's and some believe some of those whose bodies rested there, stayed there. ...

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    Bienvenue House Bed and Breakfast

    Saint Martinville, Louisiana

    66.4 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Built in 1830, the inn is said to be the site of the murder of a former innkeeper, Isabel Robertson, and her invalid daughter Belle. At least one of them is said to haunt the place. Some say Belle's bell, which she used to call for help, can be heard ...

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    Pleasant Hall - Room 312

    Avoyelles Parish,

    66.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Room 312 is the site of a reported murder-suicide. People claim that there are strange noises, lights and shadows in the room.

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    Cottage Plantation

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    67.5 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    The Union took over this 1824 mansion during the Civil War, and it is said to be haunted by a local who was held prisoner here. Angus Holt is said to haunt the remains of the house, which burned down in 1960. It is said that for the best chances ...

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    Highland Road and Lee Drive

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    68.7 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    People claim that the ghosts of Confederate soldiers are often seen crossing Highland Road.

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    St. Maurice Plantation

    Natchitoches, Louisiana

    73.7 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    It is said that the ghost of a child comes from the cemetery and visits the manor home, making sudden noises or rushing past. He also likes to change the pages on the calendar. He is believed to have started the fire that burned the mansion down in 1980.

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    Shadows on the Teche

    New Iberia, Louisiana

    74.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Built in the early 1830s, this historic house, available for tours, is thought to be haunted by former resident Mary Moore. She passed away during the Civil War while her home was occupied by Union troops. A misty figure has been reported, as well as footsteps and voices coming from ...

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    The St. Joseph Crier

    St. Joseph, Louisiana

    76 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Legend has it that in 1872, the ship Iron Mountain, containing 54 passengers, simply vanished. It is speculated that river pirates stripped it and killed everyone on board. Nothing remains of the ship or any of the passengers except the ghostly disembodied screams of a woman coming from the Mississippi ...

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    Nottoway Plantation

    White Castle, Louisiana

    79 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Built in 1859, this plantation is said to be haunted by the ghost of a coachman. During a Civil War attack, the coachman stood at the front of the house making sure that all the folks got from their carriages to the house safely. Folks say his presence is still ...

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    Front Street

    Natchitoches, Louisiana

    79.6 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    The street is reported to be haunted by the ghost of a confederate soldier.

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    Northwestern State University Campus

    Natchitoches, Louisiana

    79.7 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    A ghostly woman that students call Isabella is reported to haunt the campus.

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    Grand Gulf Military State Park

    Port Gibson, Mississippi

    86.4 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    Reported to be haunted by a headless ghost.

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    Houmas House Plantation

    Donaldsonville, Louisiana

    90.6 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA

    The granddaughter of original builder General Wade Hampton is thought to haunt the place, having appeared to restoration workers in 2003 wearing a blue dress. She walked down the staircase and disappeared. She also is known to follow tour groups through the house. The identity of the ghost is not ...