Of the 73 neighborhoods in New Orleans, few can compare to the beauty of the Garden District. Home to some of the city’s most stunning mansions, if the Garden District's architecture doesn’t lure you in, the majestic oak-lined streets and the scent of jasmine wafting through the air sure will. One of the most popular mansions in the Garden District, Buckner Mansion, might just be the most photographed mansion in New Orleans, and the history of this building might surprise you. It happens to have a very special relationship to the writer of this article, so read on to find out more.

If you’re a fan of “American Horror Story,” you’ll recognize this mansion from both seasons 3 and 8 of the show.

Located on the corner of Coliseum and Jackson Avenue, the home is a spot where you’ll often see fans of the television show snapping pictures and tour guides telling the history of Buckner Mansion.

Henry Sullivan Buckner, a local cotton kingpin built the mansion in 1856.

His goal was to build the most grandiose home ever seen, particularly aiming to top his ex-business partner’s home, Stanton Hall in Natchez, Mississippi.

The 20,000 square-foot mansion certainly was (and still is) a show-stopper in the neighborhood.

With 40+ columns, galleries on three sides and three ballrooms, the mansion served as the Buckner home until they sold it in 1923.

Fun fact: Henry’s great, great granddaughter wrote this article. That’s right! My great, great grandfather was Henry Buckner. Oh, how I wish that home was still in the family!

Once the Buckner family sold the house, it became the Soule Business School for many years.

The Soule was one of the best business schools in the South before closing down in 1983.

Back to becoming a private residence (that I do not live in), Buckner Mansion is rumored to have a ghost or two lurking around.

No wonder it was picked to be the site for Miss Robicheaux’s Academy in "American Horror Story."

The home is said to be haunted by the ghost of Miss Josephine, a former slave of the Buckner family.

After the Civil War, Miss Josephine stayed with the family and became the family’s governess and midwife.

Many believe that her spirit still lingers on, wandering through the home, often heard sweeping.

The scent of lemon is also said to be one of her favorite scents, and people have reported smelling lemons from out of nowhere.

Other unexplained phenomena include chandeliers swaying, lights turning off and on in random rooms, and doors opening and closing.

Do you think it's the spirit of Miss Josephine, or maybe something, or someone else?

Next time you're in the Garden District, take an extra moment to drive by.

Who knows, maybe Miss Josephine may join in on your selfie.

While you're in the area, take advantage of one of the amazing donuts at nearby District Donuts or a New York-style deli sandwich from Stein's.

Still wanting to explore more of New Orleans' paranormal side? Take this epic road trip that will lead you to some of the most haunted places in New Orleans.