Places, the Myrtles Plantation continues to be a popular tourist attraction due to its association with paranormal activity, and has been featured in many books, magazines, newspapers and television shows. Legends and ghost stories The plantation house is rumored to be on top of an ancient Tunica Indian burial ground. It is currently a bed and breakfast, and offers historical and mystery tours. Touted as "one of America's most haunted homes", the plantation is supposedly the home of at least 12 ghosts. It is often reported that 10 murders occurred in the house, but historical records only indicate the murder of William Winter. William Drew Winter is very popular in the plantation. He was an attorney who lived in the plantation from 1865 until 1871. He was shot by a stranger. After being shot, he staggered inside the house and died trying to climb the stairs. He died on the 17th step of the stairs. To the present day, visitors, as well as employees in the hotel, still hear his dying footsteps. In 2002, Unsolved Mysteries filmed a segment about the alleged hauntings at the plantation. According to host Robert Stack, the production crew experienced technical difficulties during the production of the segment. The Myrtles was also featured on a 2005 episode of Ghost Hunters. The TV series Ghost Adventures also filmed an episode there. The television series Most Terrifying Places in America profiled the plantation. References External links Official Website - Official Unexplained Apparitions Research Society website Unexplained Paranormal Investigative Team's Myrtles Plantation Field Reports Plantation houses in Louisiana Historic house museums in Louisiana Museums in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Louisiana Reportedly haunted locations in Louisiana Bed and breakfasts in the United States Houses completed in 1796 Neoclassical architecture in Louisiana Antebellum architecture Houses in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana National Register of Historic Places in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana