Legend says John Lewis buried his treasure in his own grave — maybe that’s why it’s dug so deep beneath the earth. Once part of a 2,000-acre plantation, this cemetery is all that remains of his world.

Stories whisper that Lewis was a Civil War general with a fierce hatred for Cajuns. He forbade his family from associating with them, even homeschooling his children to keep them isolated. But love doesn’t follow rules…

His daughter Mary fell for a Cajun boy. When her father refused to let them be together, heartbreak overcame her. She took her own life — and her headstone still stands among the ruins.

Swipe through the photos below to uncover the tale for yourself. 🪦🏴‍☠️ 

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