619
Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 (29.957146,-90.064445)
As
I have mentioned many times in this book, the Great Fire of 1788 played a
crucial role in rebuilding the entire city. Many would lose their lives from
this massive inferno. It was at this location on Good Friday, March 21, 1788, where
the fire is said to have initially began, destroying eight hundred and
fifty-six of the one thousand one hundred structures in the city in only five
hours! At the time of the fire, this location was the home of Army Treasurer
Don Vincente Jose Nunez.
Pirate’s
Alley (New Orleans)
Pirate
Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116 (29.957961,-90.063955)
The
small walkway between the Cabildo and St. Louis Cathedral has long been known
as Pirate’s Alley. More myth than fact, stories tell that the Lafitte brothers
would congregate in this area to discuss their latest affairs. Their ghostly
apparitions are said to wander this dark passageway at late hours of the night.
727
St Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 (29.958439,-90.065317)
As
with much of the property in the French Quarter, this plot began as a land
grant around 1722. Act of sale records show that a small home once sat here but
was destroyed in a fire on August 28, 1815. In 1834, the current structure was
built and served as private residences. Some also say the building was once
home to a tailor shop that was owned by an individual named Mr. Green who
reportedly hanged himself here. Whether this is true or not, I was unable to
locate any records of a “Mr. Green” ever purchasing the building. Regardless,
those who visit the bar have reported seeing unexplainable light anomalies
while some have even claimed to be touched or pushed by unseen hands.
104.3
Radio Station Building (Pineville)
92
West Shamrock Street, Pineville, LA 71360 (31.323132,-92.435041)
Prior
to becoming a radio station, this was a private residence where a young woman
reportedly hanged herself on the second floor. In 2008, when 104.3 was a rock
and alternative station, I hosted a paranormal radio show here called
Strangeland Radio. The DJ’s would often tell me they would see and hear strange
things late at night. When I hosted the show, I was normally the only one
there, usually between 8:00pm and 11:00pm. There were several occasions where I
heard what sounded like footsteps on the second floor along with other strange
knocks and bumps. Today, it is ironically a Christian radio station and is
actually within walking distance of the previously-mentioned Central Mental Hospital.
Mount
Pilgrim Baptist Cemetery (Pineville)
5101
Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville, LA 71360 (31.362165,-92.376711)
This
location consists of a very small Baptist church with an adjoining cemetery
within walking distance from my home. A cornerstone on the church reads, “Mt.
Pilgrim Baptist Church organized 1865, rebuilt 1970.” The oldest grave I have
found is from 1927 but there are several unmarked burials here as well. This
was one of the first places I started visiting as I began to form a paranormal
investigation team. On numerous occasions, my friend and I have recorded
electronic voice phenomena as well as very interesting light anomalies.
Definitely no dust here, as the photo I captured clearly shows an orange ball
of light in front of a tombstone.
210
West Park Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270 (32.528793,-92.639871)
No
longer in operation, the well-known bar in Ruston was once used as Confederate
hospital during the Civil War. Although abandoned, the building is still said
to be haunted by the spirits of those who died here.
Sevendipity Café (Shreveport)
420
Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA 71104 (32.513504,-93.750369)
The
building that houses the current gallery was built in the early 1900's. Over
the intervening years it has housed many businesses, and has recently been remodeled.
It is often felt there is a nearby presence, or feeling of being watched, when
no other individuals are near. Objects are moved around, such as silverware
being playfully tossed, or chairs that were carefully arranged at closing, but
are found to be pulled out and away from tables when the restaurant is opened. Voices
from otherwise empty areas are heard, as are footsteps from areas where no
individual is present to make the sounds.
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