The story of “The Girl in Blue” is one ghostly tale that isn’t readily available online or in books. This stretch of road between York, South Carolina, and Blacksburg can be an eerie spot, especially late at night. Through the years, people have reported seeing the ghostly lady walking alongside the road, and it often…
The Ghost of Fannie Heldmann still haunts this Upstate South Carolina Cemetery
Springwood Cemetery in downtown Greenville is rich with history. Over the years, the old cemetery has been associated with several ghostly tales, including the tragic story of Fannie Heldmann. Heldmann died at just 25 years old, when she drowned herself in a section of the Reedy River, known as “ten-foot hole.” The story is a…
The Haunted Bridge of Union County, South Carolina- Gist Bridge
One bridge in Union County, South Carolina, has reported strange happenings at night. A couple of legends surround the Gist Bridge. One story says a baby was thrown over the side and still haunts paranormal thrill seekers to this day with cries at night. It is rumored that if you park in the middle of…
This Haunted South Carolina Bridge will give you a Trick with a Treat.
One haunted place in South Carolina that doesn’t get much attention but should is a very spooky bridge with a dark past. Devenger Road Bridge in Taylors, South Carolina, is one of the best-kept secrets in the paranormal circle. Local legend says a woman and her children were killed on Halloween night many years ago,…
Is This University the Most Haunted College in South Carolina
South Carolina can be heaven for the millions that call the Palmetto State home, but sometimes, even paradise has a dark side. Converse University is reportedly home to several buildings with paranormal activity. Ironically, the college is situated near the most haunted cemetery in the area, Hells Gate, located on East Main Street in Spartanburg….
Did a UFO visit Chester County in 1997
Did a UFO visit Chester in the summer of 1997? Some believers say yes. The rare anomaly occurred twenty-six years ago, over a field near the J.A. Cochran Bypass. The large craft hovered as onlookers sat in their stopped vehicles. One person said, “I was in a vehicle with some friends leaving a pool party….
The Haunted Downtown Railroad Tracks in Easley, South Carolina
Easley, South Carolina, is located in Pickens County, near Greenville. The town was built for railroad transport in the early days, with many crashes occurring. Many believe that the railroad tracks in the beautiful downtown area are haunted by the ghostly whistle of a train late at night. Written By: John G. Clark Jr.Image from…
The Haunted Old Charleston Jail
The Old City Jail at 21 Magazine Street may be the most haunted place in Charleston, but just about every spot in the Holy City is plagued with specters who continue to keep watch. From 1802 until 1939, the old jail housed pirates, Civil War prisoners, thieves, and even the most infamous, like Lavinia Fisher,…
The Haunted Pink House in Charleston
The Pink House is one of the oldest structures in Charleston. The exact date of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been constructed between the late 1600s and 1712. John Brenton built the one-bedroom home at 17 Chalmers Street that later became famously known as The Pink House. In the past, the…
The Powder Magazine and The Great Fire of 1861 in Charleston
Some may recognize the building in the picture below. The Powder Magazine, built in 1713 at 79 Cumberland Street in Charleston, South Carolina, is the oldest public building in the City. From the day it opened in 1748 to the American Revolution, when it was used to defend the Holy City, the building was used…