The Story Behind This Haunted Swamp Near New Orleans Is Truly Creepy

Venture out on I-10 going West and before you know it you’ll be knee deep in one of the most haunted areas in all of Louisiana. Manchac Swamp has always been a source of mystery and intrigue, and that only became greater when a storm hit the area. Here’s the tale.

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You'll find the Manchac swamp right off of I-10 W. google.com / maps Stories of this area being haunted have been circulating for decades. The most famous story is of Juliet White, who lived in the community of Frenier in the early 20th century. Flickr.com / Judy Kiel Juliet White was known as a voodoo priestess, who tended to dwell on the darker aspects of the practice. Some called her a witch--in the negative sense. She was known to say over and over "One day I'm gonna die, and you are all going to go down with me." Flickr.com / Scott Lipsey People tried not to pay too much attention, but one day in late summer, Juliet died. Soon after, it became clear a storm was coming. A huge storm hit the community here, completely devastating the area. Flickr.com / Judy Kiel Many people died following the storm, just as Juliet had predicted. Since then, there have been many accounts of hauntings and ghosts in the area--making it one of the most haunted swamps in the country. Flickr.com / Kevin O’Mara There was even a reports in the early 20th century of "ghost deer", which were eventually identified as a rare form of deer albinism. So if you are looking for a place near New Orleans that will give you a thrill, check out Maurepas swamp. Flickr.com / Judy Kiel There are even some camping grounds in the area where you can set up tent--if you dare!

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