Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed. The town of Manchester in Sumter County. No purchase necessary. Ware shoals is about 4 miles square and has about 3 thousand people living there.hardly a near ghost town .based on size,there are roughly 1300 people per square mile, Looking for ghost town Shain Rock which was located near Clemson, SC in Pickens County. Do you own haunted road trip by mapping all of these spots! If you hang around the Post Office long enough to catch one of the older locals, you could probably fish some information about the history of the place and whats going on there now. Enjoy your trip and report back you can join the many who have spotted the eerie elements in the most haunted places in South Carolina! New York (1916 film), a lost American silent comedy drama by George Fitzmaurice. Join us as we journey into the lost and the forgotten., a rotting masterpiece of southern gothic decay. In fact, there are no government records at all regarding this house. Ulmer, Cassatt, Mts Carmel & Croghan come to mind as well. The building was built to look like a Roman Temple. But remember, dont rely on your phone because the battery might suddenly drain if you entire one of these spots. The Asylum grew rapidly. Find your old house dream in the Palmetto State! No one is sure when this location was built or when it was abandoned. I believe it is the first ARP church in America. Thanks, Suzy. Now that we dont have Chorale (for awhile), maybe we can go find one of these. Hurricane Matthew left immense destruction in its path. On the quaint beach of Harbor Island, South Carolina, lies a cluster of homes abandoned by their owners and left to succumb to the elements and the ever-changing beach. Known simply as 'The Abandoned Mansion', there is not much known about this old house in Santee, South Carolina. Portsmouth Village. By 1951, it housed around 5,000 individuals, which means there were barely enough beds for everyone. Before the Revolutionary War Dorchesters population declined as people moved away from the swampy river bank to cooler and healthier climes in nearby Summerville, and a large number of settlers relocated to Georgia where more land was available. He told me about about the burned spot in the Fawcett house (it is surprisingly small) and other depredations of Shermans criminal mob at the time. Older Buildings in Vaughan H1KER 1 week ago Does anybody know of any abandoned stone/brick structures in the more rural parts of Vaughan? Historic ruins and abandoned complexes with stories to tell. I lived on the N side in Huntington Woods in HS, and went through GS occasionally. However, GNIS does have a Saluca listed. But my question to the summer house guy is how u can gate up a public road? LOL, You might want to check out Lydia over near Hartsville. Visitors have reported the sighting of several ghostsin factthe ghost of William Baynard himself! Edward neither of those names show up in my SC Place Names Database. Here is another one to add to the list. Do you have any pictures of the school in Chappells, S.C. Before slithering off, those brave warriors attempted to fire this home. Thanks for the tip! The Coolest Abandoned Places in South Carolina. The Baynard family came to occupy the home in 1837, but its unclear how that transition came about. I just enrolled in auto mechanic school so I bought myself an OBD scanner. Powdersville, South Carolina 20.5 miles from Anderson, SC Three Bridges Road is known to ghost enthusiasts as the place where Eloise, a Civil War-era slave, roams. This mostly now flooded town was established in 1801 and was primarily a textile community. If you would like to visit, just call the Union County Museum, and they can arrange a time. Not much there besides the PO and the church across the street. Summer, check out my series from last fall on the Tobaaco Highway. That might explain some of the abandoned buildings headed that way. I usually go w/a friend (well armed due to coyotes) and walk down the 2.3 mile road that is like a pig path. It rests on, and the owner has recently put up several , signs. Much of the town is now under Lake Marion in OrangeburgCounty but parts of this town can still be explored by boat. Fifty acre farm lots lined the riverbank, and there was a wharf, boat-building facilities and a bridge across the Ashley. Boiling Springs is very much an active town, and not a ghost town. Having no luck. This preserved wilderness hides the remains of a colonial grain mill used to feed George Washington's troops. By 1748, the towns population was 3815, of which 88% were slaves. Is it something evil or are ghost real! However, it is known to be haunted. Most of the abandoned places in South Carolina are historically significant and in fragile condition. Ive even paddled to it from the Little River, and was able to explore the abandoned mill. Some of these towns are accessible by car, and some are only accessible by boat. The building was originally a textile mill and was built back in 1894. This includes pending, off market and sold listings. Im a young adult in college. By 1770 the village of Dorchester sported forty homes, a school, library, a monthly fair, a substantial Congregationalist church and a fort overlooking a strategic bend in the river. I am a founder/editor/writer for sctravelguide.com. Millet, SC Who is that man? 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True, they have a private driveway further down the road, they could gate that if necessary, but why gate a STATE road in which we pay taxes on and then you must gain approval from Union county in which to visit? The South Carolina sun streams down through the overgrowth to an ivy-clad farmhouse creating ferocious shades of green and goldlike something out of an oil painting., While the path leading to it is dangerous, anyone is welcome to visit the Boyton Houseits situated on land that today is part of the, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, (SCDNR). 4,000 monkeys used for medical testing on an island off of South Carolina. Ellenton was once a bustling little town between Aiken and Barnwell counties. They were not familiar w/the town or the history. Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. If you ask the locals, they will tell you that Grover is the gateway to St. George, regardless of the zip code. Abandoned places in South Carolina, Usa Locations All Locations nothing available Albums All albums nothing available Forum Threads All Forum Threads Equipment G0D0FWAR 1 week ago Equipment must haves? There are the remnants of what used to be a town. Remains of South Carolina's second brick powder magazine (source: spinkk/Atlas Obscura), Tower is all that remains of the Congregationalist church (source: spinkk/Atlas Obscura), Entrance to Colonial Dorchester State Park (source: spinkk/Atlas Obscura}, Tabby walls mark the old town's entrance (source: spinkk/Atlas Obscura), Old Fort Dorchester (source: spinkk/Atlas Obscura), Tabby walls were a mixture of oyster shells, sand and lime (source:spinkk/Atlas Obscura), Fort overlooks a bend in the Ashley River (source: Joann Fields/Atlas Obscura), Church tower is all that remains after fire and earthquake (source: spinkk/Atlas Obscura), Chop marks where British soldiers used James Postell's gravestone to butcher cattle (source: Joann Fields/Atlas Obscura), Model of old Dorchester Town, about 1770 (source: Joann Fields/Atlas Obscura), Dorchester - South Carolina's Abandoned Town, Fireproof Building and South Carolina Historical Society. The Road to Nowhere, Bryson City NC Head down Bryson City's Lakeview Drive, a bittersweet and scenic two-lane road, ending at a tunnel with hiking trails. I managed to get some pics of a couple of them. Road at the railroad and you will have arrived. Pinkneynille is located where the Pacolet and Broad Rivers meet, if remains of old settlements interest you I would recommend a few miles North up the Pacolet River Grindal Shoals. 3 BD; Gas stations and convenience stores, long gone, also grown over. 10 days ago. Barrier islands like Harbor Island are beautiful, but they can be dangerous. This is a valuable source of information a decade after its publication! Dorchester was abandoned in 1751 after Reverend Lord (Founder) relocated back to Massachusetts. Most states in the US have ghosttowns and South Carolina is no different. 11 Creepy Abandoned Places in North Carolina ByAnkita PoddarJanuary 9, 2023January 9, 2023 There you are, riding your car across the empty road. Still, its always best to, Before you set out on your tour of the abandoned places in South Carolina, youll need to prepare. A slave extinguished the fire. The vehicle will be taken for safekeeping to a place designated by the sheriff of the county or the chief of police of the municipality in which it was found. Haunted Spots In South Carolina Near Rose Hill Plantation in Union County, there is an old steel bridge, and legend has it that in the 1950s a woman threw her baby off the bridge. Abandoned Places In North Carolina 1. Between Myself and Sheri we have a total of 8 animals, so needless to say we are animal lovers. I have never heard why. Just for fun if for nothing else. Seven Devils Bridge in Woodruff has a peculiar phenomenon attached to it. In Greenwood , S.C. Because I stayed there for two months remodeling the doublewide on that property. Heres a link to a site someone put up about the history http://www.lydiasc.net/lydia/lydiaheyday.htm. Soon after the civil war, the town was repopulated by a group know at the time as Freedmen. It was now as a location of a silver mine between 1760 and 1800. It is said that a woman buried there still walks the area looking for her lost lover. When you tour the county, take your lunch. 1. While this at first seemed like the ideal spot to have an oceanfront getaway, it would eventually prove to be a geographical nightmare. In fact, some visitors who have received permission to visit this abandoned location say there are unexplained cold spots, strange noises, and disembodied voices. Spooky. The town was reorganized to what is now known as Aiken County. One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast. Thanks for the info! Every derelict has its own story. A corn oil mill somewhere in the upstate. I dont think there are any roads, paved or dirt that I havent been over in the area. This bare tree might not have leaves but it is constantly clothed in festive decorations left by mysterious local benefactors. The home I purchased is on the National Registry as the Hugh Means house, Jonesville , SC. This old town was established in 1696 by a gentleman from Dorchester, MA. Thanks in advance to anyone taking the time to reply. Nobody seems to know when the house was built, who lived here or why it was abandoned. $80,000 . The main thoroughfare was called High Street as was traditionally done in small British towns. Im going into the Marines in March 2011 and really want to do some traveling before leaving, and Pinckneyville definetly has caught my interest just from listening to my friends story. The owners of these homes experienced this nightmare firsthand. One of the most famous abandoned places for urban exploration in South Carolina is the vacant and crumbling South Carolina Lunatic Asylum. But today, though you will find Dorchester Road and Dorchester County on the map, the town of Dorchester has vanished save for a few ruins in a hard-to-find state park near Summerville. If you love scary movies or the rush of adrenaline that comes with spooky and abandoned places, perhaps youd love to experience that in your own home state or on vacation. Abandoned places range from abandoned mansions and old houses to mobile homes. Relatives of General Means are interested in visiting some day. Every weekday we compile our most wondrous stories and deliver them straight to you. While tumbleweeds and swinging saloon doors may not provide the scenery for the South Carolina towns, the abandoned buildings are still rich in history with own tales of long-gone commerce and community. The wall is 8 feet at its highest and is 2 feet to 210 at the bottom. The only cases I know of are Ellenton, which was abandoned when the Savannah . Bring a friend and let someone know where you'll be. Its near Lake Greenwood, between Clinton and Greenwood. Most of the homeowners, realizing the extent of the damage, took the insurance money and left the homes to fall apart on the beach. We share so many images of South Carolina. Every single motel, restaurant and gas station leading into town is also closed. Ive been meaning to go look for it but havent had the chance. In the graveyard, low talking and whispers are commonly heard. off highway 215 you will see a stately two story stucco home on the corner facing the highway. The Means Cemetery being one. Jeff H. I have been there at least 3 times and its always something different. As tempting as it may be, never take souvenirs. Please enjoy our articles as we try and find the best things South Carolina has to offer. There is no viable commerce, and most of the residents have left the area. Ive been to a couple of your near ghost towns and I can think of a few that havent made your list that could fit on it rather well. The event was a national sensation immediately following its discovery and Beauchamp's capture days later. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member for as little as $5 a month. The murder was orchestrated to avenge the honor of Anna Cook[1], Beauchamp's wife, who as a single woman had been seduced, impregnated, and abandoned by Sharp[2]. I have to admit that the cemetery has sort of a haunted feeling to it. The workers of the lumber company were being paid untransferrable currency and soon started to leave the town to find better work. You can always ask for permissionbut you probably wont get it., The best creepy podcasts for fall road trips, in 1881. Edith Wright was the postmistress of Shelton; the train would slow down where Mapquest identifies Clayton Depot Road, extend a mechanical arm, and snag the mailbag that Edith would hang out once a day. I stayed their twice. This abandoned mill is known to be one of the most contaminated abandoned ruins in the state of south carolina. I would love to come and visit sometime if I could get the ok . You should be able to search for it. Other rumored ghosts are a little boy who is sobbing by the gate to the graveyard. Fairfield County is great area to ride around and see historic places, but as such is either undiscovered or largely ignored. South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Abandoned Places Sp Photography Swamp Rabbit Edgefield Old Garage Somewhere In Time Spanish Moss Circle Of Life Desert Places Haunted Places Eerie Old House Tree House Cotton Gin Southern Art Taking Pictures Abandoned Churches Old Abandoned Houses Pickens County Crypt Artistic Photography Old Abandoned Buildings Great resource! It has not been previewed, commissioned or otherwise endorsed by any of our network partners. I know for a FACT that there are dozens, if not hundreds of ghost who occupy the address 415 Trestle Rd. Who knowsmaybe youll even spot a ghost?! Brightest blessings, all. No matter where I go around the country, I always find myself missing this beautiful state. Otherwise, they appear to be sturdy, one-story homes, grown over by nature. Flickr/Blake Lewis 2. Many abandoned places in South Carolina are open to the public, especially if they're on, There are countless reasons why a house might become deserted. Shelton Ferry Road on the west bank of the Broad River is marked, as is Shelton Road on the east bank. Your email address will not be published. While some cell phone batteries drain entirely (not exactly something you want in a spooky cemetery), others report that their cell phone will ring when theres no incoming call. Carmel and while Mt. Just across from the town of PEAK, SC was a town called Alston. Those ruins tell the story of this once-prosperous towns birth, short life, and demise. and i can assure you that the town is not haunted because i have been up there countless times at night and never heard anything creepy. For some inexplicable reason, this is tugging at my heartstringsIve never been to SC in my entire life, but it feels homey. These are towns that no longer exist except for one or two remaining edifices. I love this place And if that doesnt make the hair stand on your arms, perhaps the strange happenings on your cell phone will. Originally, the park was meant to be a sort of community spot where events could be held until the project was abandoned in the early/mid 1900s. In terms of whether or not its haunted, thats for you to find out. For fifty years it was used to teach the children of the once-thriving textile town. i saw that yall have been talking about pinckneyville on here and my family is the one who has the summer house down their, and kittie danger i believe that i am the one who went and unlocked the gate for you and your friend. The homes are still occupied, and post office operational, but the general store, foremans office and textile mill are all abandoned. Young adults and teenagers till this today explore this abandoned property because of it's outstanding beautifull views and history behind the mill. At first I thought you meant Saluda. Travis I think she was referring to Pinckneyville. What is a 2007 GMC Envoys life expectancy? Here are a few places that are still with us. It is haunted by a priest from the 1900s whose entire family died from the plague. Our first stop on this list, Hell's Gate, located in Spartanburg, SC. I know it doesnt really matter to me personally, but I hate clutter! Hope to hear from you. It is about 5 miles south of Mt. Layer by Layer: A Mexico City Culinary Adventure, Sacred Granaries, Kasbahs and Feasts in Morocco, Monster of the Month: The Hopkinsville Goblins, Get Real: Defining Reality With Ashley Christine, How to Grow a Dye Garden With Aaron Sanders Head, Paper Botanicals With Kate Croghan Alarcn, Writing the Food Memoir: A Workshop With Gina Rae La Cerva, Reading the Urban Landscape With Annie Novak, Secret Nun Cookies at Monasterio del Corpus Christi, Wonder Is Everywhere: Civil War Gold, a New Moai, and More From Around the Web, The Woman Preserving the Endangered Cuisine of Indian Jews, How a Lone Researcher Faced Down Millions of Army Ants on the March in Ecuador, https://www.islandpacket.com/latest-news/article222424260.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Matthew. Does anyone have any historical information on this town? It is known only as The Abandoned Mansion, and while it may otherwise appear to be a pretty house in need of some upkeep, that isnt all thats to the story. Beautiful brick homes- lots of them! See. However, Im not sure how the denizens of these towns would react to having their community labeled a "ghost town.". Hello everyone! A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond. So, I strongly caution anyone who wants to go to Pinckneyville to find the family and gain permission of them or chance being locked in if the family decides to go back to their hometown at night & locks you insidethis is not a gate you could simply crash a truck through or go around either, we thought about that before trying to find exactly who had locked us in there.the tape is hilarious. Its driving me nuts. Your email address will not be published. Much of the town is under only a few feet of water, though. From deserted mental asylums to sunken ghost towns, South Carolina has all the abandoned places you need for a great urban exploration adventure. Not sure if it was something to do with old train trestle or what, but I saw and heard MANY ghosts while there. You will often find many kayakers around the area exploring. Editorial Note: The content of this article is based on the authors opinions and recommendations alone. We do not recommendtraveling to all of the locations below as some may not be safe or accessible for various reasons. Montmorenci, SC Some one named Mike posted he has a Shivar Beverages ad mirror/themometer for acution I am interested if you still have them. It is haunted by a priest from the 1900s whose entire family died from the plague. I lived near Union for about half my life, and have been to Pinkneyville many times. Travis, Im sorry, but I just saw your question. I vaguely remember seeing something in a book my grandpa had, about abandoned towns from the revolutionary war era or before. Its an old resort location. Gone but not forgotten. If youre looking for a site of significance right around the corner from the sunny beaches of Hilton Head, this is an incredible spot that you cant miss. Your cell phone will be of no help to you and you may want to wear a couple of extra layers. My first excursion will probably be Memorial Day, and I may stay in the upstate area. This recently rediscovered Civil War-era submarine was the first to ever sink an enemy ship. I was under the impression the Union County Historical Society still owns Pickneyville. Leave the sites just as you found them for the next explorers. Pickens Courthouse is where the Old Pickens Presbyterian Church is located. Lake Shawnee is one of the most infamous abandoned places in all of West Virginia. The town quickly went downhill after businesses and residents began to leave and find work due to most of the companies in Dorchester shutting down. The community rebuilt the mills and less than 12 years later was destroyedby yet another flood. we left soon after, but it looks like the CIA or some other government agency is doing something down in there. Next time you have the urge, dont head to the movie theater, go to one of these spots. Jerry is an insurance super app that finds you the best home or renters insurance coverage for your needs. 701. There were several, I think in SC & GA, fairly close to the coast or inlets. Ive been into old abandoned houses that are said to be haunted but I want to go and see the real thing. Kittie, where is the place that you are talking about? Built at the start of the rivers navigation, boats that drew 6 feet of water or less could make it from Dorchester to Charles Town to ship deer skins and rice to the seaport. Ive posted those on this blog somewhere. Scroll through these useful tips to help get yourself ready:, Before entering, check the ownership and ask permission if necessary, . Some great basics to always bring include rope, an emergency blanket, a first-aid kit, flashlights, a compass, face masks, a pocket knife, gloves, and a change of socks., Exploring abandoned places in South Carolina is a great active adventure, but remember your priorities: personal, , and making great memoriesin that order., Planning on traveling out of state or spending time away from home? South Carolina Lunatic Asylum, South Carolina. The Widener contains the bodies of two wounded Confederate soldiers that died at the old Widener home place. Hillandale Park is a beautiful, broken and forgotten park at the end of Hillandale Drive in Euclid, Ohio. If I wanted to learn more, I would go the the Fairfield History museum in Winnsboro. Im pretty sure that it is not allowed. Its unclear whether lobotomies and forced sterilizations were indeed performed within its walls, but even if the quality of mental healthcare was closer to what individuals receive today it doesnt mean that some of the patients havent stuck around beyond death. Im more into history and interesting places than haunts and ghosts. Youll see a corner wall and the foundation for the outbuildings. They built the church first, and then the town. Oldest unrestored plantation house in America that is open to the public. I have been there it is truly haunted im going again tommorrow night. I havent been there In Many years and from what ive heard its been vandalized and only lord knows what else..Another thing I found odd though was when i was growing up in the town next to Newry I never met anyone from there..And not many people even know of the town. There is now a town called New Ellenton that was established after the old town was taken over by the government. Probably one thing that would be most helpful is to purchase a copy of A Fairfield Sketchbook. Its cool. I'm okay with driving pretty far and plan to fill 11 days full of excitement with them! Vaucluse, SC If anything, the weathering and decay have only made the building more beautiful., Underneath that beauty, however, something sinister is lurking. Old Dorchester was laid out in an orderly fashion with 116 quarter-acre lots between parallel and perpendicular streets. Another interesting place is The Old (or Little) Brick Church. No purchase necessary. Not long after many of the residents had left, much of the town was underwater from the construction of Lake Hartwell. In 1950 the town was acquiredby theU.S. Atomic Energy Commissionfor the purposes of building a nuclear plant to harvest plutonium and other radioactive material for the H-Bomb. Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. Patrick Price is an insurance writer that holds a degree in Creative Writing at Augustana College. I still have an old soda bottle that was made in Shelton. Hamberg, South Carolina This old town has a darker history than others on our list. 2023 Atlas Obscura. Back in 1855, when the University of South Carolina was still known as South Carolina College, the Longstreet Theatre came to be. You can search by place name or county, and clicking on the link will bring up a new window with the location in Google Maps. Even sites that seem safe could turn dangerous quickly. If so please send me an e-mail @ gbwilson2000 at aol.com. Eureka, SC Where is the abandoned neighborhood in South Carolina? There is an abandoned town in or near Allendale, SC. The USPS site says that the PO belongs to St. George with a zip of 29477, but the building still has a sign that says Grover with a zip of 29447. I opened my eyes and the man was standing at the foot of the bed only looking at my husband. These are towns that no longer exist except for one or two remaining edifices. The floods really hurt business for the mills and people began to move out of the community. So many run-down homes, that appear to just need some basic landscaping and minor repairs. Once the heart of a sprawling plantation, the Boyton House was abandoned sometime around the, Now, the wilds have closed in on the Boyton House. Unitarian Church Cemetery. There is a main street that looks like it is straight out of a movie set. My house was built in 1839 and Id love to see a photo of your house. I dont like that in the least. 957. Abandoned buildings exist throughout the palmetto state, in cities such as Columbia, Charleston and North Charleston. However, there is often a vibrant community surrounding the area that still bears the former towns name, and often a US Post Office with that name still serves the area. Explored an abandoned arcade/go cart track with power. 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