The old mill ruins at the old Lydia Mill site in Clinton, South Carolina, are now behind a locked fence, but at one time, they had employee housing. Legend says a headless female specter patrols the area near the railroad tracks at night, still searching for her head. Several stories are online about how she…
The Ghostly Legend of Rock House Road
The Gaffney area is rich in history and war. We have been fortunate to cover stories from this region in South Carolina. Our last article received plenty of feedback on the ghostly T-Bridge. While the T-Bridge may not evoke much fear unless you find yourself in a stare-down contest with an apparition or see headlights…
This Ghostly Island on Lake Hartwell is said to be Home to a Witch
The island is all that remains (above water) of the Harrisonburg Plantation. The plantation was the home of Revolutionary War soldier John Harris Jr, who lived there for over 40 years. Harris and his wife were buried in a beautiful cemetery on the highest ground of their plantation. The area was flooded in the 1960s…
The Ghostly Legend of Blast Cemetery
One cemetery in Cherokee County is allegedly haunted. Legend has it that this place comes alive at night, with fighting often occurring around midnight. Gunshots blare into the distance, with cannon fire. Apparition appears from thin air with weapons, and if you are brave enough to walk these grounds, creatures will chase you with bloody…
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 South Carolina? Fortunately, I visited this location thirty-five years ago on a weekend night during my high school years….
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. When the Union soldiers returned the following morning, they found the woman mourning the man’s death and killed her…
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 Bingham’s Light. The first says a farmer named John or Bill Bingham met their demise by a train one…
Haunted SC-191 Near Graniteville, South Carolina
One place that should get more attention for its eerie and haunted locations is Graniteville, South Carolina. In the past, we have covered the Graniteville Cemetery, but we love to research to uncover more ghost stories that are not readily available. If you are a long-time reader of The Lantern, you probably have guessed that…
Adluh Flour Company: Don’t TOUCH MY cart (Haunted Columbia)
Adluh Flour Company is one of the most famous and recognizable landmarks in Columbia, South Carolina. The company was launched in 1900 and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring its distinctive sign and grain elevator. But the building is also rumored to be haunted by an ex-employee, who is owed…
The Old Woman of Hester Store
The Old Woman Still Rocks at Hester Store Hester Store is an old general store in Dacusville, near Easley. It was built in 1893 by Michael Washington Hester, and for many years, the spot served as a centerpiece of the community where people gathered to share stories. The premises were sold a few years ago…