Mysteries in MS: Most Haunted Places in Mississippi
Dying to investigate the most haunted places in Mississippi?
Beyond its sweeping river views and magnolia-filled landscapes, Mississippi hides strange secrets.
These are the 9 most haunted places in Mississippi:
Fairview Inn
Jackson
At the Fairview Inn in Jackson, guests get more than just Southern hospitality.
This historic hotel is known for its mysterious voices, sudden cold spots, and self-moving furniture—you know, signs that you’re in one of the most haunted places in Mississippi.
Despite the weird happenings, the resident ghosts reportedly show a love for dog visitors. Dogs are seen staring intently and wagging happily at random places throughout the Inn.
In 2018, these supernatural occurrences drew the Mississippi Paranormal Research Institute to investigate, with findings eerie enough to be featured in the Clarion-Ledger.
Deer Island
Biloxi
If you wander a quarter mile off the coast of Biloxi to Deer Island, you may encounter more than wildlife.
This island is notorious not just for its natural beauty and endangered species but also for its ghosts, including the infamous “Ghost of Deer Island.” This headless ghost pirate is known to creep out the local fishermen.
By his side, a mysterious blue glow known as the “Firewater Ghost” patrols the waters. It’s easy to see why Deer Island is one of the most haunted places in Mississippi.
Stuckey’s Bridge
Enterprise
Stuckey’s Bridge, which sits over the Chunky River near Enterprise, carries a dark past within its currents.
Named after a notorious member of the Dalton Gang, Stuckey, this Bridge became his gallows as he paid for his lifetime of robbing and murdering.
Legend has it that Stuckey’s spirit never left, and to this day, he can be seen roaming the Bridge with a lantern or ominously hanging from the railings. Some locals even report physical encounters with this angry apparition, including being pushed from the Bridge itself.
This chilling atmosphere and the haunting tales make Stuckey’s Bridge a dark but captivating stop on the most haunted places in Mississippi.
McRaven House
Vicksburg
Step into the ultra-haunted McRaven home in Vicksburg, where each room is a snapshot of a different era.
This historic home, sometimes called the “Time Capsule of the South,” holds more than antiques and nostalgia.
McRaven House’s haunted history dates back to 1797 when owner Andrew Glass built the first part of the house and used it as a hideout after robbing travelers on the Natchez Trace. His unexplained death marked the start of the hauntings.
In 1836, Sheriff Stephen Howard bought the home, but his 15-year-old wife, Mary Elizabeth, died during childbirth. Her spirit lingers, and she is said to playful pranks on visitors, such as tapping their shoulders or whizzing by them.
During the Civil War, McRaven became a Confederate field hospital, sheltering wounded soldiers and even surviving a few cannon blasts. John H. Bobb, the home’s owner at the time, was shot dead by Union troops just 100 yards from the house, and his spirit remains at McRaven.
Beauvoir
Biloxi
Beauvoir stands out in Biloxi not just for its history but also as an iconic Mississippi paranormal site.
This former residence of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States, now hosts visitors from beyond the grave. The ghosts of Confederate soldiers have been popped up in guests’ photos.
A paranormal team investigated these presences in 2014, documenting phenomena from swaying rocking chairs to mysterious touches.
The Chapel of the Cross
Madison
The beautiful Chapel of the Cross in Madison is haunted by the ghost of love.
Built in the 1850s, this church is as beautiful as it is bizarre. It is haunted by Helen Johnstone, whose fiancé, Henry Vick, was buried in the churchyard. Helen, dressed in her wedding gown, continues to mourn at his grave in the afterlife.
The Longfellow House
Pascagoula
The Longfellow House in Pascagoula is haunted by a spirit with a tragic past.
It’s said the hauntings are caused by a slave who faced brutal treatment. After a severe beating, he was left in the woods to die. This violent history has kept his angry spirit in the house.
Today, he makes his presence known by moving upstairs and occasionally lashing out. Employees have reported being pushed and slapped by this angry spirit.
This painful legacy marks the Longfellow House as one of the most haunted places in Mississippi.
The Towers of Natchez
Natchez
The Towers of Natchez, an estate dating back to 1798, once served as a Federal base during the Civil War. The Towers are on the list of the most haunted places in Mississippi for good reason.
Several ghost sightings of soldiers, as well as the original 19th-century owners, The Fleming Family, are common. The estate now offers candlelight tours that shed light on the Tower’s history and hauntings.
Whether seen in the flicker of candlelight or heard in the creak of the floorboards, these ghosts are creepy.
Franklin Cemetery
Gautier
Franklin Cemetery in Gautier, known for its dark past, is a site of unrest for several Mississippi ghosts.
One, a friendly spirit named Cheryl Anne, is often seen near her father, Hal, who is said to have murdered his daughter. Hal is said to roam the cemetery, stealing flowers, wreaths, and anything else he can from graves. These items mysteriously appear on Hal’s grave.
Another spirit, known as Bloody Sarah, is said to dart into the road to scare drivers. Drivers will hear maniacal laughter, Sarah laughing at her prank.
Interesting to Note
Franklin Cemetery is on private land, and trespassers will be prosecuted.
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