Myrtles Plantation is a Creole cottage plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, and a filming location for Files of the Unexplained (2024), Unsolved Mysteries (2002) and The Long Hot Summer (1985). Built in 1796, it was designed by David Bradford, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 7747 U.S. Highway 61, St. Francisville, Louisiana, United States
Verified facts
- Located in St. Francisville
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0973, SRC-0974, SRC-3156, SRC-3754 - Built in 1796
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0973, SRC-0975, SRC-3156, SRC-3754 - Architectural style: Creole cottage
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0973, SRC-0975, SRC-3754, SRC-6085, SRC-6086, SRC-9734 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0973, SRC-0976, SRC-3156 - Appeared in Files of the Unexplained (tv, 2024)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0973, SRC-0974, SRC-3157 - Appeared in Unsolved Mysteries (tv, 2002)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0973, SRC-10315, SRC-10316, SRC-14760, SRC-14797 - Designed by David Bradford
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0973, SRC-0976, SRC-14244, SRC-14412 - Designed by David Bradford
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-13493, SRC-0973, SRC-14244, SRC-14412 - Appeared in The Long Hot Summer (tv, 1985)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1195, SRC-12756, SRC-12917
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0973 — Myrtles Plantation — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0974 — Louisiana's Myrtles Plantation is featured in new Netflix docuseries — NOLA.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0975 — The Myrtles Plantation — Visit Baton Rouge (Tier 3, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0976 — Myrtles Plantation, St. Francisville Louisiana — Historic-Structures.com (NRHP nomination) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10315 — https://frightfind.com/myrtles-plantation/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10316 — https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/the-myrtles-louisiana (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1195 — Deep South Magazine — Movies Filmed on Louisiana Plantations (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12756 — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089500/locations/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12917 — MovieMaps – Movies Filmed at The Myrtles Plantation (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13493 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/78001439.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14244 — Visit St. Francisville, Louisiana (official tourism) — The Myrtles Plantation (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14412 — The Myrtles (official property website) — History & Culture (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14760 — IMDb — Unsolved Mysteries: Myrtles Plantation (TV Episode 2001) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14797 — Wikipedia — Legends of Myrtles Plantation (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3156 — Explore Louisiana (Louisiana Office of Tourism) — Myrtles Plantation (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3157 — Netflix Tudum — Files of the Unexplained: Release Date, Locations (Tier 1, production_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3754 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4854 — The Myrtles (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5152 — Country Roads Magazine (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5153 — BedandBreakfasts.wiki (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6085 — Louisiana Life (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6086 — BestAttractions (Tier 3, travel; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9734 — Crescent City Tours — 'Myrtles Plantation: The Ultimate Fact Sheet' (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open 7 days: Mon-Thu & Sun 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-9pm; evening Mystery tours nightly
Admission: Daytime self-guided and guided historical tours, Garden & Grounds tour, and evening Mystery tours offered (see site for current pricing)
Frequently asked questions
Where was Files of the Unexplained filmed?
Myrtles Plantation, in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is a real-world filming location used for Files of the Unexplained. This property has also appeared on screen in The Long Hot Summer, Unsolved Mysteries.
Where was The Long Hot Summer filmed?
Myrtles Plantation, in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is a real-world filming location used for The Long Hot Summer. This property has also appeared on screen in Files of the Unexplained, Unsolved Mysteries.
Where was Unsolved Mysteries filmed?
Myrtles Plantation, in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is a real-world filming location used for Unsolved Mysteries. This property has also appeared on screen in Files of the Unexplained, The Long Hot Summer.
Can you visit Myrtles Plantation?
Yes — Myrtles Plantation is open to the public. Hours: Open 7 days: Mon-Thu & Sun 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-9pm; evening Mystery tours nightly. Admission: Daytime self-guided and guided historical tours, Garden & Grounds tour, and evening Mystery tours offered (see site for current pricing).
Who designed Myrtles Plantation?
Myrtles Plantation was designed by David Bradford.
Where is Myrtles Plantation located?
Myrtles Plantation is located in St. Francisville, Louisiana.