Dead America: A Haunting Journey Through the Lowcountry

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The Lowcountry of South Carolina is a region steeped in history, both rich and haunting. From the vibrant plantations of the antebellum era to the bloody battlefields of the Civil War, the Lowcountry's past whispers through its wind-swept marshes and moss-draped live oaks.

Dead America - Lowcountry Pt. 1

by Derek Slaton

4.3 out of 5

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This article will take you on a ghostly journey through the Lowcountry, exploring some of its most haunted locations. We will delve into chilling tales of ghostly apparitions, unexplained phenomena, and the lingering echoes of a tragic past.

1. Middleton Place Plantation: Ghosts of the Garden

Middleton Place Plantation is one of the most beautiful and historic plantations in the Lowcountry. It is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman named Julia.

Legend has it that Julia was a slave who fell in love with the plantation's owner, Henry Middleton. However, their love was forbidden, and Julia was tragically killed. Her ghost is said to haunt the gardens of Middleton Place, where she can be seen weeping and searching for her lost love.

Visitors to Middleton Place often report seeing Julia's ghost, particularly in the evenings near the Camellia Garden. Some have even claimed to hear her faint sobs or smell the faint scent of jasmine, her favorite flower.

2. Boone Hall Plantation: The Slave Graveyard

Boone Hall Plantation is another popular tourist attraction in the Lowcountry. It is also home to one of the most haunted places in the region: the slave graveyard.

Hundreds of slaves are buried in the slave graveyard, and their spirits are said to still haunt the plantation. Visitors have reported seeing ghostly apparitions, hearing unexplained noises, and feeling a sense of oppression in the graveyard.

One of the most common stories about the slave graveyard is the tale of the "Lady in White." It is said that the Lady in White is the ghost of a young slave woman who was murdered on the plantation. Her ghost is said to appear in the graveyard, searching for her lost child.

3. Old Sheldon Church Ruins: Phantom Worshippers

Old Sheldon Church is a historic church located on the banks of the Ashepoo River. It was built in 1753 and is one of the oldest surviving churches in the Lowcountry.

The church is also said to be haunted by the ghosts of former parishioners. Visitors have reported seeing ghostly figures in the pews, hearing faint hymns, and smelling the scent of incense.

One of the most famous stories about the Old Sheldon Church Ruins is the tale of the "Phantom Choir." It is said that on certain nights, the ghosts of the former choir can be heard singing in the church.

4. The Battery: Ghosts of the Civil War

The Battery is a historic waterfront park in Charleston, South Carolina. It was the site of several battles during the Civil War, and many of the soldiers who died here are said to still haunt the area.

Visitors to the Battery have reported seeing ghostly apparitions of soldiers, hearing the sound of gunfire, and smelling the pungent odor of gunpowder.

One of the most famous stories about the Battery is the tale of the "Lady in Gray." It is said that the Lady in Gray is the ghost of a young woman who was killed during the bombardment of Fort Sumter. Her ghost is said to appear on the Battery, searching for her lost lover.

5. Magnolia Cemetery: Restless Spirits

Magnolia Cemetery is one of the most beautiful and historic cemeteries in the Lowcountry. It is the final resting place for many of Charleston's most famous residents, including Edgar Allan Poe.

The cemetery is also said to be haunted by the ghosts of many of its former residents. Visitors have reported seeing ghostly apparitions, hearing unexplained noises, and feeling a sense of unease.

One of the most famous stories about Magnolia Cemetery is the tale of the "Angel of Death." It is said that the Angel of Death is the ghost of a young woman who died in childbirth. Her ghost is said to appear in the cemetery, searching for her lost child.

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The Lowcountry of South Carolina is a fascinating and haunted region, steeped in history and mystery. From the beautiful plantations to the battlefields of the Civil War, the Lowcountry's past lives on in its ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena.

If you are brave enough, I encourage you to visit some of the haunted locations described in this article. You may just have an experience that you will never forget.

Dead America - Lowcountry Pt. 1

by Derek Slaton

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3368 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	171 pages

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