Steel Magnolias House

A historic bed and breakfast built in the 1830s, famous for its appearance in the 1989 film "Steel Magnolias." The 5,900-square-foot home features six bedrooms named after characters from the movie.

The Steel Magnolias House, famous for its appearance in the beloved 1989 film, carries a haunted history that predates its Hollywood fame. Built in the 1830s by Italian architects, the house was originally intended as a store but served as a hospital for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. There are also rumors that this historic house played a role in the Underground Railroad. The building's use as a Civil War hospital means many soldiers died within its walls, and their spirits are believed to still linger. Guests staying overnight have reported hearing footsteps in empty hallways, doors opening and closing on their own, and cold spots in certain rooms. Some have reported seeing shadowy figures in Civil War-era clothing moving through the house at night. The sounds of moaning and distressed voices have been heard, echoing the suffering of wounded soldiers. The house's transformation into a beloved movie location and bed and breakfast has not diminished its paranormal activity. Staff members have reported objects moving on their own and the feeling of being watched in the historic rooms.