louisiana legends

If you go inside, you'll reportedly go insane or worse; the devil will appear and take your soul.

Did you know Cooter Brown was supposedly a real person from Louisiana who lived somewhere in Acadiana?

Every town across the world has some sort of creepy local haunt. Down here in South Louisiana, we definitely have our fair share legends. The legend of Mary Jane's Bridge is one we've been hearing about forever.

When I think of creepy things, whistling usually doesn't come to mind.

Today, many people report hearing a woman's screams through the Manchac swamp at night, and some report hear her singing her deadly prediction "One day I'm gonna die, and I'm gonna take all of you with me.”

Recently, I came across the story of the Louisiana "Parlangua Swamp Monster". The Parlangua is a half-man, half-alligator creature that prowls around the swamps and bayous of Louisiana. Have you ever had a run in with the Parlangua?

Being from Louisiana, you never know what kind of crazy you will stumble upon. But once you read about these eight urban legends, you will understand.