Haunted SC

Haunted places in South Carolina

Charleston's cobbled streets, old jail and historic theater make it one of the great ghost-tour cities of the South.

Old City Jail

Former jail Charleston, SC

The jail held prisoners from 1802 until 1939, including pirates and Civil War prisoners. Visitors on night tours report voices, cold spots and figures in the cells.

Visiting: Accessible on guided history and ghost tours run by a local operator; book in advance.

Dock Street Theatre

Historic theater Charleston, SC

The theater occupies the former Planters Hotel, built in the early 1800s and restored as a theater in 1937. Legends tell of a woman in a red dress seen on the second-floor balcony.

Visiting: Working theater with performances throughout the year.

Poogan's Porch

Restaurant in a Victorian house Charleston, SC

This restaurant fills an 1888 Victorian house and is named for a dog that lived on its porch. Diners and staff report a woman believed to be a former resident, seen at the windows and on the stairs.

Visiting: Operating restaurant; reservations recommended.Official site →

Ghost stories are shared as folklore. Hours, tours and access change — always check with the site before you go, and never enter private or closed property.

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