The name Sleepy Hollow is enough to strike fear into anyone, but adding an alleged ghost story takes it up a few notches. Legend says a man met his demise during the Civil War in the area, and now he haunts the roadway with a missing arm. Late at night, his apparition emerges, crying out…
Woodward Baptist Church ties to the Civil War
Woodward Baptist Church is a beautiful and historic church in Chester County, located on Ashford Road, but we locals refer to it as Ashford Ferry Road. The church was built in 1830 and should be considered a vital piece and link to the Civil War’s last days. In 1865, Jefferson Davis and his cabinet left…
Cinnamon Hill
The beautiful and historic C.E. Corley House at 808 South Lake Drive in Lexington, South Carolina, was built by Charles Edward Corley in 1895, according to the National Register of Historic Places, and is a well-maintained Queen Anne-style dwelling. Some online sites have the home constructed in 1892. Locals remember the house as The Cinnamon…
In 1969, a Non-Dairy Creamer Rained Down on This SC Town
There are several things you would expect to fall from the sky: you know…rain, sleet, snow, hail, but… creamer? In Chester County, SC, in 1969, a non-dairy creamer manufacturer released creamer particles into the atmosphere, causing them to appear as if it were raining coffee creamer across the town. Cremora is a non-dairy creamer manufactured…
1913 Chester Train Wreck
On June 30, 1913, seventy-nine passengers loaded the #16 train en route to Chester for a baseball game. Tragedy struck when the train derailed at the Hooper Creek trestle in Chester County. Sadly, three passenger cars plunged into the creek below, killing five people. The wreck almost put the railroad out of business, but Leroy…
This Haunted North Carolina Alleyway is Not For Chickens After Midnight
From the hauntings of Helen’s Bridge to the Pink Lady floating around the Grove Park Inn, it seems that no matter where you set foot in Asheville, North Carolina, you can’t get away from ghosts and dark entities. The city has a rich history – frights included. Right off Woodfin Street, there is an alleyway…
The Devil’s Crossroads
The Devil’s Crossroads is a spot in Newberry, South Carolina. No one knows why the intersection earned its nickname, but it may have ties to a tavern that once occupied this corner. Trying to cross this road at night after a few pints of beer could have been a devil. Today, the Devil’s Crossroads are…
Lydia’s Bridge
You are at the bus stop where Yorkleigh Lane meets East Main Street. The freezing temperatures outside refuse to let up, as does the rain. At this moment, you want nothing more than to get back into Jamestown, North Carolina, change into some fresh clothes, and get some rest. The bus comes, and you pay…
Is This North Carolina Castle Haunted and Controlled by a Secret Society
It is named the Southern Part of Heaven, and on its hill sat New Hope Chapel. The magnificent city is vibrant and full of life! Now known as Chapel Hill, it would be an understatement to say that this place is one with nature. Visiting this area during the spring, you will see gardens filled…
Hells Gate Cemetery
Is This Haunted South Carolina Cemetery “Hell” on Earth What’s the most haunted place in South Carolina? Charleston is what usually comes to mind, but there may be a place overlooked by most, located in the upstate. Spartanburg, South Carolina, happens to be home to a graveyard with a reputation for its paranormal phenomenon (scetv.com).”…