We Checked Out The 13 Most Terrifying Places In South Carolina And They’re Horrifying
It comes as no surprise that South Carolina is riddled with legendary tales and the ghosts of our days past. From a bitter feud between two prominent residents who can’t seem to leave this Earth, to a town haunted by a train that doesn’t exist and so many more creepy places, this list of terrifying spots in South Carolina should keep you busy for a while. Especially if you seek them out in person. Check out some of the most terrifying places in the state below:
What? You mean they're real?! Yes, and if you're brave enough and know where to find them you can still check them out - at your own risk.
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The oldest running theater in the Palmetto State is haunted by more than one ghost, and they both make regular appearances. Find out who, besides the father of Johns Wilkes Booth - yes, THAT John Wilkes Booth - roams the halls and sometimes graces the stage at this haunted venue.
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The sounds of a train are nothing out of the ordinary in many small towns throughout the Palmetto State. But in THIS small town hearing a train is a super paranormal experience. Why? The tracks were removed decades ago.
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Visit this spot where an entire crew of a pirate ship was publicly hanged and many others also hanged. Some people have seen and felt the presence of the many souls that haunt this popular park in Charleston.
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Is this tunnel in the Upstate haunted? Some say yes, others say the mere notion is preposterous. Either way, most say the experience of walking into the cold and clammy attraction gave them the creeps.
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The locals near the Land's End Light are eager to tell you they've seen this mysterious light along this Lowcountry road. Some say it's the ghost of a headless soldier walking with a lantern. Regardless of who it is, the mysterious light is always in this same spot next to this tree.
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Hit the trail to the remains of an old plantation home in the woods on Hilton Head Island. Some hikers have actually seen the funeral procession of the plantation's former owner - including the horse drawn hearse. Creepy!
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The former South Carolina asylum is reportedly one of the most haunted places in the South. Especially as she's now being renovated, bit-by-bit. If you're into ghosts, then you know what ripping apart a building will do to the spirits within.
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Tell that to the headless soldier that wanders the grounds of this public park in the Lowcountry. He's often spotted just after dusk - which coincidentally is when your instinctive "creep-meter" will ping off the charts at this haunted fort.
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Most newcomers to South Carolina don't realize entire towns were flooded as this beautiful canyon lake was formed in the 70s. Check out the sad and creepy underwater graveyard filmed by divers.
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Check out the creepiest place in Charleston and decide if you can manage to get through a tour of a jail where so many died and so many haven't moved on.
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Perhaps it's the fact that their beloved ship is now permanently cemented into the marsh, forever anchored with no chance of ever hitting the high seas again, or maybe they just loved the ship so much it's where they choose to spend eternity. For whatever reasons, the many ghosts spotted on the ship and dressed in a sailor's uniform are reportedly happy to see the tourists that flock to this museum.
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Check out the long-standing feud between two prominent residents of this former town in South Carolina. You won't believe the lengths each went to in order to upset the other.
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There are so many hauntings in the Palmetto State it’s amazing. Where’s your favorite haunted place? Did we miss listing it? Go ahead and add it to this list in our comments.
For more haunted places, check out the 13 Best Places To Spot A Ghost In South Carolina.
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