Graniteville, located in Aiken County, is home to the famous paranormal hot spot, the Graniteville Cemetery. We have previously covered multiple articles on the old cemetery. One grave, famously known as The Little Boy, started in October 1855 when a little boy, traveling alone by train, arrived unconscious. He was believed to be around 12 years old. He was immediately taken by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Senn, owners of the Graniteville Hotel, to the former location of the old Lavelle McCampbell Middle School. They attempted to nurse him back to health. Unfortunately, he died before anyone could find his name or any family members.
He was buried in the Graniteville Cemetery, and his headstone reads The Little Boy with a death date of October 1855. People began leaving toys to honor him, and this tradition continues to this day.
Rumors of a little boy’s ghost began circulating after his burial. He has been seen playing with the toys left on his grave, with reports of laughter from children roaming the grounds.
Written By: John G. Clark Jr.
