Not far from Interstate 20, in the beautiful small town of Camden, sits a lonesome grave at the Old Presbyterian Cemetery on Meeting Street. One grave, nestled on the back side of the property, serves as the final resting place of Agnes, who traveled to the area from Glasgow, Scotland, in the late 1700s, pursuing her lover, a British Army officer, Lt. Angus McPherson, to America during the American Revolution.
Legend says Agnes stowed away on a ship from England to Charleston, believing he was in battle near Camden. Word traveled that he was wounded, prompting Agnes to wander through towns and the South Carolina wilderness with hopes of contacting him. She met an untimely death and was buried under the cover of darkness by Indian King Hagler, who had befriended the young lady.
Another legend says that when Agnes arrived in the area, her lover was nowhere to be found. Sadly, Agnes succumbed to her illness without locating him on February 12. Unfortunately, her last name is not known.
One thing we know is that Agnes of Glasgow still roams the grounds, searching for her long-lost love from beyond the grave to the present day. Visitors often see her apparition around the graveyard and nearby wooded areas.
(Note) Timelines do not match with the Battle of Camden on August 16, 1780, and the passing of King Hagler in 1763.
Written By: John G. Clark Jr
Images By: John G. Clark Jr
