April Slaughter wrote a book, Ghost Hunting Texas. In 2009. This is a quote from one of her chapters about a Waxahachie restaurant, the catfish plantation.
“While we were waiting for our table, I noticed that the restaurant’s logo incorporated cartoon like Ghosts, and T shirts were for sale at the register. On an entry table close by set a large binder, nearly busting at the seams, with hundreds of personal ghost stories involving restaurant patrons. I took a quick glance through the stories, but did not yet study them because I wanted to investigate the building without knowing too much beforehand about what had been happening there”.
“The catfish plantation has not always been a restaurant. As might be guessed by its location, the 1895 Victorian was originally a personal residence. It was purchased in 1984 by Tom and Melissa Baker, who remodeled it into a restaurant before it was completed and opened to the public, Melissa had several experiences that led her to believe something paranormal may be happening at the catfish plantation. For example, AT, urn with cups stacked inside of it had been moved from its proper location on a shelf to the middle of the floor. No one else but Melissa had access to the building. The restaurant’s website also describes an instance where Melissa came in to find a freshly brewed pot of coffee waiting for her”.
In August 2022 the Catfish Plantation was up for sale.
This Historical Haunted Gingerbread House was Known as an Award Winning Catfish Restaurant for Over 30 Years. In addition, Designated as the Most Haunted Restaurant in Texas. Curious Customers Travelled From Near, Far & Globally to Stand in Line for The Catfish Plantation’s Famous Southern Cooking & a Possible Glimpse of 1 of the 3 Friendly Ghosts. Hollywood Celebs Came as Guests Too! This Victorian House had Drawn in Tourists from the Annual Gingerbread Trail & the Crepe Myrtle Festival. The Former 4 Dining Areas Make Perfect Classrooms, Offices or Dining Rooms with Seating Capacity of 60, & Up to 80.* The Commercial-Sized Kitchen Includes a Walk-in Freezer & Ample Space for a Break Room Table. The Glassed-in Porch Provides a View of the Side Patio Deck Outlined with Wooden Rails. It Sits Stoically Amongst Other Nearby Historical Homes in Peaceful Neighborhoods. Parking Includes the Front & Back Asphalted Lot. Perhaps a Potential Haunted Bed n Breakfast With Structured Changes Made?*
