Northwest Louisiana Haunted Tales: Taylortown Bell Tower

In Taylortown, there is a bell tower that used to ring tones of joy until one day a bride-to-be took her own life.

The little town of Taylortown outside of Bossier City, used to be the home of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The bell tower was the pride and joy of the church. It was an architectural beauty, so picturesque, especially for a wedding day.

One day a bride was waiting for her bridegroom in the tower with the ceremony just hours away. She received news of her groom's passing in a car accident on the way to the church. She was so stricken with grief, she became hysterical and threw herself down the stairs, falling to her death.

The bride's father was riddled with sadness and rage that he burned the church to the ground.

All that remains is the tower. Standing ominously and mockingly.

On nights of a full moon, the sound of the bell rings throughout the town. Those close enough can hear the bride crying out over the loss of her groom.

***This tale was gathered from numerous stories about the Taylortown bell tower. It is not meant to be taken as fact.***