History Has Forgotten This Bizarre South Carolina Event From 62 Years Ago
In 1958, an unfortunate series of events high in the air over the Pee Dee region of the Palmetto State led to the U.S. Government accidentally dropping a nuclear device on a family farm in Florence County. The effects were shocking.
The accident occurred as a U.S. Air Force B-47 Stratojet was making its way to the United Kingdom for training exercises.
While in flight and over Florence County, the navigator made a grave error.
The resulting explosion injured several people, damaged homes for as far as five miles away, and left a crater 25-feet deep and 75-feet wide.
Thankfully, no one was killed by this unfortunate event.
It's located on Crater Road, approximately 6.5 miles east of Florence, South Carolina.
The Florence County Museum, located at 111 W Cheves St. Florence, has actual fragments of the Mark 6 bomb that dropped on the Palmetto State.
Did you know about this event from so long ago in South Carolina? And have you ever visited the site of the Mars Bluff bombing? We’d love to know the answer to both so join the discussion in the comments below!
For more bizarre South Carolina events, here are 8 Insane Things That Happened In South Carolina That You Won’t Find In History Books.
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