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The Octoroon Mistress (Royal Street Legend)
New Orleans, LA
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About local legends in the USA
This page gathers local legends reported across the United States — drawn from local history, published folklore and visitor reports. Many are open to the public, and several offer tours or overnight stays.
Stories are recorded as accounts rather than established fact. Browse by state above, or open the full map to explore everything near you.