The Myrtles
St. Francisville, Louisiana, United States
Historic house · established
The Story
The Myrtles is a working guesthouse and historic plantation whose best-known ghost legend features a figure named Chloe in a green head covering.
The Hauntings
One of Louisiana’s best-known haunted-house stories tells of Chloe, an enslaved woman whose punishment and alleged involvement in a family poisoning culminated in her death and haunting of the house. The details have circulated widely through television and ghost tours. They belong to the property’s later folklore: surviving records do not substantiate Chloe’s identity or the familiar poisoning tale. The Myrtles also attracts guests who describe strange photographs, apparitions and unexplained events within the old rooms. Its reputation is broader than any one legend.
The History
The property dates to the late eighteenth century and was built and maintained within Louisiana’s system of enslavement. Its documented history deserves attention apart from the later supernatural tales.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
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This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
- The Myrtles: official tours (history)
- The Myrtles: official stays (history)
- Haunted Silence — Myrtles Plantation: Chloe legend and its historical limitations (reports)
- The Myrtles: official tours (visiting)
- The Myrtles: official stays (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
The Myrtles currently welcomes guests to its grounds and offers historic daytime tours, evening mystery tours and overnight stays. House rooms and guest quarters are not freely accessible without the relevant booking. Use the official tour and hotel pages.