Louisiana Named One of America’s Most Haunted States

(KMDL-FM) - With Halloween tomorrow and the spooky season in full swing, it might be a good time to let you know that Louisiana is one of the haunted states in America.

Shocking, we know.

How Louisiana Ranks Among Haunted States

With 199 haunted locations in the state, Louisiana ranks as the second-most haunted state in America, according to research from DuelBits.

According to this latest report, there are 4.33 haunted locations per 100,000 Louisiana residents, making a ghost sighting highly likely.

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Wyoming topped the list with 5.11 haunted locations per 100,000 people. That state only has 30 haunted locations, though

The only state with more haunted locations is Florida, with an impressive 207 spooky spots.

Louisiana’s Haunted Hotspots

While most associate New Orleans with being a haunted hotspot, ghostly sightings are frequent in other cities like Shreveport and the supernatural hotspot we all know, St. Francisville.

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The Most Haunted Places in Louisiana

Shreveport is home to alleged haunted locations such as Oakland Cemetery, the Logan Mansion, and Greenwood Cemetery, all known for sightings of ghosts and ghouls.

And, of course, St. Francisville's Myrtles Plantation is a well-known haunted location where locals and tourists alike love to visit with hopes of coming across the supernatural.

Top 10 Haunted States in America

Here's the top 10 U.S. states ranked for their haunted locations (with haunted locations per 100,000 people):

1. Wyoming - 5.11
2. Louisiana - 4.33
3. Maine - 3.06
4. Alaska - 2.97
5. Iowa - 2.62
6. North Dakota - 1.88
7. Vermont - 1.85
8. Montana - 1.85
9. Delaware - 1.81
10. South Dakota - 1.73