This bridge will “drive” you insane. This area near Woodruff boasts the presence of an urban legend that claims the apparitions of seven executed enslaved men are haunting this old bridge outside of town. People have captured orbs, voices, and ghosts in the past. The story says you can not cross this bridge at midnight…
The Haunted History of Stumphouse Tunnel
Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel in Oconee County, South Carolina, is an incomplete tunnel for the Blue Ridge Railroad of South Carolina in Sumter National Forest. The tunnel was first proposed in 1835 by residents of Charleston, South Carolina, as a new and shorter route for the Blue Ridge Railroad between Charleston and the Ohio River valley…
The Mysterious Healing Springs
Just 56 miles south of Columbia, South Carolina, lies a small community with a popular Artesian well. It’s called Healing Springs and is found a few miles north of Blackville, South Carolina, off SC Highway 3. The cool water flows freely from spigots located behind the church. Ample parking is available next to the well,…
The Lost Town of Proctor, North Carolina (Death of a Mountain Community)
Western North Carolina is a magical place with a rich history of folklore, mysteries, and legends, such as the lost town of Proctor in Swain County. Fontana Lake is beautiful, with scenic views of mountains, and situated on the Little Tennessee River. The 480-foot-tall Fontana Dam is the highest dam east of the Rockies, equivalent…
The Phantom Car of Highway 49
NC 49 is a two-lane road between Asheboro and Charlotte, North Carolina, and is home to a famous ghost story, the Phantom Car. In the 1940s, a family drove home one night after spending the day with family. The night was clear but very late, with children sleeping in the back while the father drove…
This North Carolina Mountain is Home to the Phantom Choir
Imagine hiking to the top of a mountaintop and hearing the sweet sound of a ghostly choir serenading you. Roan Mountain, near the North Carolina and Tennessee border, about an hour west of Banner Elk, is said to be home to the Phantom Choir. The five-mile-long ridgeline, reaching nearly two miles above sea level, is…
The Tragic Murder and Haunting of the Old Lincoln Academy
The Tragic Murder and Haunting of the Old Lincoln Academy The old site where the Lincoln Academy once stood, near Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is home to a tragic murder and haunting. Kathleen Smiley, from Atlanta, was found tied to a tree near the abandoned building on April 21, 1974, many years after the historic…
This Haunted Columbia, South Carolina Road is Home of ‘Ole Redeye’
Old State Road is one of the most haunted in South Carolina. During the Battle of Congaree Creek in 1865, Union troops slaughtered Confederate soldiers in this area. Some say you can still hear people walking and falling into the creek. Apparitions have been reported to carry lanterns in the darkness on this stretch of…
Legend of The Fort Fisher Hermit
One of the more interesting figures from North Carolina history is Robert E. Harrill, who is known to many as the Fort Fisher Hermit. Harrill was born on February 2, 1893, in Shelby, North Carolina. His early life was turbulent after being raised in an abusive family, and dealing with many struggles into adulthood. His…
Legend of the Brown Mountain Lights
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a beautiful destination that many people love, making them a popular choice for day trips or extended vacations. One drive through the twists and turns of Pisgah National Forest with panoramic views will leave you and your family with memories that will last for a lifetime. The calling and lure…