On March 11, 1958, the lives of a family and a community changed forever early that afternoon. A rare occasion occurred over Mars Bluff, just outside Florence, South Carolina, when a nuclear weapon fell from the…
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Is This Chester County, South Carolina Bridge Haunted
Chester County, South Carolina, has a rich history and several ghost stories that have been passed down through generations. One such story involves yet another Crybaby Bridge. What is it with all these Crybaby Bridges in…
Have You Ever Checked Into This Haunted Hotel in Georgia
The beautiful Fitzpatrick Hotel, located in historic downtown Washington, Georgia, near the South Carolina state line, is allegedly haunted. The Fitzpatrick Hotel, located on Courthouse Square, was built in 1898 and served the community until 1952….
Emma’s Light Still Burns in This Georgia Cemetery at Night
Many years ago, a young girl named Emma was often told ghostly stories by her nurse. Sometimes, the stories were true, and other times, they were not. Feeding her four-year-old mind ghostly tales made Emma afraid…
The Ghostly Black Vehicle from Hell Wreaks Havoc in this North Georgia Town
The old Elf House in Talking Rock, Georgia, in Gilmer County, is no place to be at any time. The grounds have a reputation as a paranormal hotspot. The small town is nestled in the foothills…
Is This Upstate South Carolina Road Haunted By Eloise
Three Bridges Road is said to be haunted by a Civil War-era slave named Eloise. The legend says Union troops killed the slave plantation owner nearby, and the troubled Eloise was reluctant to leave his side….
The Ghostly Tale of Bingham’s Light
A spot near Dillon in Latta is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man hit by a train in the late 1800s or early 1900s. There are at least two different stories behind…
The Witch of Bonaire, Georgia
Bonaire is not a location in Georgia; however, the area is home to a few spooky legends. According to Sherman Carmichael in his book “Mysterious Georgia,” on page 87, an area along State Road 96 East,…
The Ghostly Legend of the Walhalla Hitchhiker
You are driving down a dark, winding road stretching over fifteen miles. Woods stay consistent on each side of this lonely mountain highway just north of Walhalla. It begins to rain as you grip the steering…
This Georgia Road Will Leave You With a Burning of Fear In Your Soul
Reeceburg Road in the small community of Lindale, in Northwest Georgia, may be one of the most haunted locations in the state. Beth Youngblood recounts several stories that occurred at the railroad tracks near the old…