A Haunted Tour of Mississippi

The state of Mississippi has more ghosts than you could ever imagine. Here's just a few of the best ghost stories.

First on the list is the haunted houses called Temple Heights in Columbus, Mississippi. The house dates back to 1837 and has had a number of owners over the years. The Kennebrew family were the most famous owners, mainly because they kept the house in their family for nearly a century. The last family to live in the house claimed to see the ghost of an elderly woman in the house as well as hearing people talk when no one else was there. Visitors to the house have also seen the elderly woman, believed to be a member of the Kennebrew family.

Columbus is also home to the haunted house known simply as Waverly. This old house is on the National Register of Historic Places and dates back to the 1850s. It shouldn't be surprising that the ghosts here didn't make their appearance until one particular owner set about restoring this old home. The ghost is that of a very young girl wearing old fashioned clothing. Some have seen her, while others have only heard her tiny voice calling out for her mother.

Another haunted house is the Deason House is Ellisville, Mississippi. Named after the original owner Amos Deason, this one dates back to 1845 and has quite an interesting story attached to it. During the Civil War a Major with the Confederate Army was attacked and killed in the home by a deserter. The man's blood stained the wood flooring until it was replaced years later. Even today though people claim to feel nervous in the house and if they're alone, they feel like someone is watching them.

Of course if you're talking about Mississippi ghost stories, you have to mention Natchez. First is the Natchez Trace where supposedly witches once danced, causing patches of brown dirt to appear. It's like the witches stopped anything from growing there. Supposedly others have seen ghostly figures traveling along the trail, dating back to the early 19^th century.

Also in Natchez is the King's Tavern, which is haunted by a ghost known as Madeline. Supposedly the girl was murdered inside and now haunts the building. You also have the area known as Under the Hill where the ghost of a man in 18^th century military dress makes an appearance. At the Linden House you can find the ghost of a phantom horse drawn carriage as well as a small girl and an older man. Natchez also has the haunted Longwood House. The original owner and his wife both haunted the house where they spent so many happy days.

Pinckneyville, Mississippi is home to the haunted Cold Spring Plantation and its ghost is believed to be the first owner John Carmichael. The man was especially fond of the elaborate wine cellar he had built, so much so that his body was laid there for several days after his death. Today people report hearing someone walking around in the old wine cellar.

You should also check out the haunted Lochinvar Plantation in Pontotoc. The plantation dates back to the 1830s when a wealthy man by the name of Robert Gordon built the huge home to share with his wife. The home passed to their son James and when he fought in the Civil War, he left care to his uncle Eb. The man died a few years later and many believe that he still watches over the house. There are many who claim to have seen a ghostly lantern still bobbing around the plantation.

Lastly you have to examine the ghostly tales from Vicksburg, Mississippi. First is the Anchuca House, haunted by the ghost of the original's owner's daughter. The woman is sometimes spotted in the parlor. A whole slew of ghosts reside at Cedar Grove. This house is haunted by a girl who killed herself, the former owner and his wife.

Vicksburg is also where you'll find the haunted McRaven House. During the Civil War a local man disappeared after being seen at the house and later returned as a disgusting and obviously upset spirit. Supposedly the ghost appears in all his bloody glory to tell anyone who will listen that Confederate sympathizers killed him years ago. Until someone listens, he'll continue to return to the house.

Sources:

http://theshadowlands.net/places/mississippi.htm

http://www.prairieghosts.com/hauntms.html