steelseller says: The ruins of a bombed medieval village memorialize the destruction of the Spanish Civil War. This rusty relic was photographed in 2013 in SC, location undisclosed. We have been trying to locate a lost community somewhere around Kershaw, S.C. called Bend in the Creek. Ill do some research. What is a 2007 GMC Envoys life expectancy? You can also see the abandoned houses from boat if you drive by the north point of the beach. Heres a quick history: Captain Jack Stoney built the plantation home as part of Braddocks Point Plantation. We have been fortunate enough to have been able to have visited some the old houses in the area. Edward neither of those names show up in my SC Place Names Database. Individuals have also said theyve heard the laughter of small children as theyve walked through the graveyard. Lets explore these fascinating and sometimes creepy South Carolina Ghost Towns. It rests on, and the owner has recently put up several , signs. The only place to find food is a little store on 215 near lake Monticello. The Widener contains the bodies of two wounded Confederate soldiers that died at the old Widener home place. The full construction took over 16 years to complete, resulting in a picturesque tower with massive gated doors. North Wilkesboro Speedway North Wilkesboro Speedway was one of the international circuits for speed racing. It is a beautiful place that has been very nicely restored. These are towns that no longer exist except for one or two remaining edifices. Thanks in advance to anyone taking the time to reply. Just for fun if for nothing else. The remains of a chapel created for convenience. Sites on public lands are usually fine to explorebut for anything on private property, youll need permission., . The main thoroughfare was called High Street as was traditionally done in small British towns. Oakwood Cemetery (commonly known as Hells Gate) is the final resting place for many, and it has been since the late 1800s, but it is also one of the most haunted places in South Carolina. He never seemed to notice me. This abandoned beacon is moving closer and closer to the sea. Fairfield has a long history and many tales to tell of war, settlements long gone or ghost towns if you prefer; slavery, reconstruction ghosts, witches and long abandoned cemeteries with sunken graves, deep in the woods. Gas stations and convenience stores, long gone, also grown over. Here are some abandoned places in South Carolina that may surprise you. Just email me if youre interested in going if youre back in town. Over the years that we have become familiar with the area, many very old homes have gone from being lived in to no trace to be seen and many others on the slow and pitiful march to oblivion. The Road To Nowhere. As tempting as it may be, never take souvenirs. I had a friend go there awhile back and he was so creeped out there he will very rarely will talk about it. An especially intrepid adventurer with a snorkel and a pair of flippers could still pay a visit to Ferguson., For those urban explorers with a passion for the truly macabre, the, , the facility housed and treated mentally ill patients from the time of its construction in 1821 until it was, The asylums central structure, called the, , is a particularly stunning example of the Italian Renaissance Revival style. Soon after the civil war, the town was repopulated by a group know at the time as Freedmen. Is it something evil or are ghost real! No purchase necessary. I opened my eyes and the man was standing at the foot of the bed only looking at my husband. EJ, I was down at Pinckneyville a few months ago with some friends, we went down there at night, so we didnt get to see a whole lot but from what I could see it hasnt changed much around the town, but we walked into the woods a peace behind the monument and we could see a 3 army vehicles and some other cars parked just behind the monument. So shouldnt it be from them permission must be granted to visit the site? 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. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes and long pants and bring layers., Most of the abandoned places in South Carolina are historically significant and in fragile condition. It is haunted by a priest from the 1900s whose entire family died from the plague. If youre brave enough to visit, be prepared to experience all of the above. He named the town after his hometown in Massachusets, the name was also where his family originated from in England. Does anyone know what happened here? While you may be out relaxing, golfing or enjoying the beach while in Hilton Head, you wont want to miss visiting the Baynard Plantation Ruins if you love something spooky. Hello everyone! Abandoned Places Black and white photographs of abandoned America, including ruins of old houses, derelict old storefronts, junked cars found in the woods and elsewhere, and sometimes entire abandoned towns. Its driving me nuts. off highway 215 you will see a stately two story stucco home on the corner facing the highway. In addition to my Google Map, Im using several other resources for my research. New York: A Documentary Film, a film by Ric Burns. Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book. It was on the right side when coming from Newberry. Sounds neat. There are informational signs for those visitors wishing to read more about the two families who lived in the plantation prior to the Union forces utilizing it. Sometimes the town is subsumed into a larger community, as was the case with Cityview and Taylors in the Greenville area. Dorchester - South Carolina's Abandoned Town Summerville, South Carolina Settled in 1696, abandoned after the Revolutionary War. The Henry River Mill Village is perhaps one of the most famous ghost towns in North Carolina. However, Im not sure how the denizens of these towns would react to having their community labeled a "ghost town.". It's been abandoned since 1995. Every weekday we compile our most wondrous stories and deliver them straight to you. The community rebuilt the mills and less than 12 years later was destroyedby yet another flood. I lived near Union for about half my life, and have been to Pinkneyville many times. Here is another one to add to the list. A plant capable of making bottles gives you some idea of the size of the town. Saint Matthews, SC. 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. ok im trying to find out why travis has not added to this after his last post im moving to union s.c. and i would like to know more about this pinckneyville and what is really going on there any info will help thanks. . Share Flickr/Chris Wieland But if one is open and friendly to them, they are happy to chat awhile. Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book. The event was a national sensation immediately following its discovery and Beauchamp's capture days later. Unfortunately, I dont have any shots of the school that was just north of the crossroads. Pinckneyville, Ferguson, Purrysburg, and Andersonville are just a few examples. Copyright 2023Experience South Carolina LLC | Contact | Privacy | Disclaimer, Meet The Richest Person in South Carolina, Famous People You Didn't Know Were From SC, Salem Black River Church (Mayesville, SC), South Carolina Insane Asylum (Columbia, SC), Baynard Plantation Ruins (Hilton Head, SC), You may be wondering whats left for you to see and whats so haunted about the Baynard Plantation if its been burned to the ground. This is the Faucette House. A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond. Keith Ive hear of both of these. If you have yet to visit South Carolina, I highly encourage it! Anyone heard of it? he has worked as a writer and editor for such publications as Floodmark Magazine and Saga Magazine. Ive posted those on this blog somewhere. We did get some interestingly ghostly looking photos of phantom horses and riders though. Freedmen was a name given to slaves that had been set free. Older Buildings in Vaughan H1KER 1 week ago Does anybody know of any abandoned stone/brick structures in the more rural parts of Vaughan? Turn onto Shelton Rd. Haunted schoolhouses, sunken cities, derelict asylumsif youve got a passion for forsaken locations, then South Carolina has something for you!, is well known for having an antique atmosphere and a rich tradition of vaguely sinister folklore. Many of the abandoned places in South Carolina are the result of. Hamberg became notorious in 1876 after a violent and brutal slaying of blacks by whites from the democratic paramilitary groups. This where Google Maps has its location, but Im not sure if this is the actual place, http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=pinckneyville,+SC&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Pinckneyville,+Union,+South+Carolina&gl=us&ei=gESaTOKTM4S8lQfeq9Ry&ved=0CBYQ8gEwAA&ll=34.841986,-81.467743&spn=0.13807,0.308647&z=12. The Baynard family came to occupy the home in 1837, but its unclear how that transition came about. This modernist building is the last remnant of an ambitious plan to restore a neighborhood. Today the property is on a state park, with a small unattended building housing explanatory displays of the town that once prospered here. The strength and force of Hurricane Matthew even physically changed the shape of the beach on Harbor Island. Do you own haunted road trip by mapping all of these spots! Ghost Town In The Sky. Between Myself and Sheri we have a total of 8 animals, so needless to say we are animal lovers. Tyler, Are you still living up there ? The site was originally built around 1793 and it is now registered on the National Register of Historic Sites. I am always surprised by the incredible value of your blog. You should be. After over 50 years of exploring Fairfield, Chester and York counties; I am still fascinated with them. I certainly understand that. Before slithering off, those brave warriors attempted to fire this home. 772 Remains of South. I was disappointed that I couldnt find the grave of a namesake another Thomas Taylor. Copyright 2021 SCTravelGuide.com | All Rights Reserved, SC Travel Guide South Carolina Vacation Guide, Great White Sharks in South Carolina | Chip Michalove Interview, Places to See Christmas Lights in South Carolina, Hotel Trundle Now Open Elegance in Columbia, Upstate South Carolina Hiking SC Travel Guide, Lake Murray still top summer destination in the midlands, Restaurants that serve Thanksgiving Dinner in South Carolina, Best South Carolina State Parks For RV Camping, Best Kid Friendly Resorts in South Carolina, Newberry South Carolina The City of Friendly Folks, Georgetown SC named Best Coastal Small Town by USA Today, Landrum Hidden Treasure Of Upstate South Carolina, Carolina Country Music Fest 2020 | SC Travel Guide. Unitarian Church Cemetery. There are other such instances of this type in the area, one of which is a home still standing in Blair. Cold spots are common, the temperature drops in various spots, cell phone batteries suddenly drop, orbs of light, and the feeling that someone is watching you. The old town of Ellenton is not accessible to the public today as many say this is still a highly radioactive site. Being isolated for so many years, Fairfield natives are fairly private folks. Would like to ride around with you if you have the time. Thanks for the update, Tyler. People used to use the Gins for the cotton they grew themselves after the mill was shut down. All rights reserved. Does anyone have any historical information on this town? The owners of these homes experienced this nightmare firsthand. In Greenwood , S.C. Because I stayed there for two months remodeling the doublewide on that property. The remains are scarce, and what is there has been littered and defaced to obscurity, I first visited Pinkneyville as a child sometime in the mid 1970`s. Apart from his professional writing, Patrick regularly takes part in live poetry competitions. All the best, Bruce Means. Thats a new one for me. Offer subject to change without notice. Hope to hear from you. If I cant find the family, I guess well be walking that long stretch of road in the dark, lol. Some people have heard a baby cry and others have also seen a woman yelling for her baby. Salem Black River Church (Mayesville, SC) Efy96001, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons / Cropped Salem Black River Church is said to have been built around 1846. This historic town was owned by a company out of Chicago, Illinois and was considered a company owned town. Great resource! 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. First, there are the true ghost towns. Your cell phone will be of no help to you and you may want to wear a couple of extra layers. Every weekday we compile our most wondrous stories and deliver them straight to you. 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. His ghost is also said to inhabit the Baynard Mausoleum and Zion cemetery where he is buried. I may try to go back and talk to one of the locals, as you suggest, though. There is a burned place even now on the stairway in the house. Vaucluse, SC Your email address will not be published. Otherwise, they appear to be sturdy, one-story homes, grown over by nature. In Fairfield County on the Broad River. I would love to come and visit sometime if I could get the ok . These two men bought up virtually all of the buildings in the town and engaged in a, Some believe that even now, nearly two centuries after their deaths, the, of the two men haunt the land and carry on their endless squabble. Here are a few places that are still with us. 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. Travis, Im sorry, but I just saw your question. Visible Kittie, where is the place that you are talking about? Thanks for the info, Edward. Take note that this area can only be accessed by boat. Hi, all. 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. 3 BD; Before you can get started, however, youll need to do some planning., , has got you covered. This experience has permanently made me never wanting to stay at that hotel again. My Dad, born in 1918, said there were other buildings there when he was a child. Val, can you give me any info on how to get to this town near allendale,sc? He started satanic seances and began to cause problems for the church itself. The buildings were still there when I was around 12. Not much there besides the PO and the church across the street. According to both visitors and employees alike, the South Carolina State Museum is one of the most haunted places in Columbia SC. When William Baynard, a successful cotton planter, passed away after living in the home for 9 years, the plantation was used by Union forces to house their soldiers during the Civil War. Its existence is entirely off of the map. Who knowsmaybe youll even spot a ghost?! First true ghost town Ive found. Follow along on my journeys via my YouTube channel. Enoch Stanlyt opened it in 1947 as a dirt track. We share so many images of South Carolina. I stayed their twice. Please satisfy my curiosity! While this at first seemed like the ideal spot to have an oceanfront getaway, it would eventually prove to be a geographical nightmare. Brunswick Town. California Preston Castle Reform School Amadscientist / Wikimedia You should be able to search for it. Stonewall Jackson School. Join us as we journey into the lost and the forgotten., a rotting masterpiece of southern gothic decay. See. I recall a number of abandoned or semi-abandoned but impressive buildings (I think). Visitors have reported the sighting of several ghostsin factthe ghost of William Baynard himself! Ellenton was once a bustling little town between Aiken and Barnwell counties. Not sure if it was something to do with old train trestle or what, but I saw and heard MANY ghosts while there. 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. Other rumored ghosts are a little boy who is sobbing by the gate to the graveyard. Much of the town is now under Lake Marion in OrangeburgCounty but parts of this town can still be explored by boat. Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. It has led to a lawsuit from other homeowners on the island, saying they are an eyesore, dangerous, and prevent people from enjoying the entirety of the beach. Jeff H. I have been there at least 3 times and its always something different. Google is not aware of Shelton, but Mapquest places a pin correctly on the former collection of about four buildings that have been gone for many decades now. The county has blocked the road to prevent vandalism and further damage to the site. If you would like to visit, just call the Union County Museum, and they can arrange a time. A good adventure requires good adventure gear. 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! Yes union county does still own the land where the buildings sat at pinckneyville. Rockingham Speedway 35.40027, -80.65488 History: Located in Concord, North Carolina, the Stonewall Jackson Reform School is a former juvenile detention center and one among the abandoned places in North Carolina. I also recently learned doing my genealogy research that my GG Grandfather and his family lived in the Caesars Head district, the Oil Camp Post Office in 1860. Urban exploration is always unpredictable. Ill list these below: And finally, I have extracted data from GNIS and created my own little application for just South Carolina place names. Willimgton, SC You will often find many kayakers around the area exploring. Im just glad you guys are giving it some protection. Download the app, answer a few questions, and Jerry will take care of the restfinding you extra coverage at the right price. LOL, You might want to check out Lydia over near Hartsville. But I never got to nose around down there, and certainly didnt have a camera at the time. It truly is a ghost town. Harbor Island is the first of three barrier islands off of the coast of Beaufort, South Carolina; the other two being Hunting Island (a nature preserve) and Fripp Island (a beach resort). Given the population density of South Carolina, these are extremely rare. Not cheap but a fine reference. $80,000 . It also has a burned place on the floor left by the arsonists that has an interesting story behind it. All that was left when I was a child was the RR depot- gone now. drug use (cannabis), dark humor re: suicide this is a life where people are on rotation. 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. The fort first fell to the British, when Charles Town fell in 1780. Talk to Pelam Lyles if she is there. It isnt there any more it had a bad reputation for having drinking and gambling. Abandoned castles and mansions in South Carolina, Abandoned mental hospitals in South Carolina, Other interesting abandoned places in South Carolina, Tips for exploring South Carolinas abandoned places, How to find affordable car insurance in South Carolina, South Carolina is home to some of our nations most chilling and intriguing abandoned places. 11 Creepy Abandoned Places in North Carolina ByAnkita PoddarJanuary 9, 2023January 9, 2023 There you are, riding your car across the empty road. Layer by Layer: A Mexico City Culinary Adventure. Travis I think she was referring to Pinckneyville. I think my dentist office is more haunted than Pinckneyville is, for real. Flickr/Blake Lewis 2. Changes in transportation routes often bypass the towns, as in the case of Pomaria and Peak with Interstate 26. Images of towns, country roads, fields, sky images. For the most part, these islands are the perfect beach getaway, but when those bad storms hit, it can be a nightmare. 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