Cape Romain Lighthouses
McClellanville / Lighthouse Island, South Carolina, United States
Other · local-legend
The Story
According to lighthouse lore collected by Southern Spirit Guide, unexplained ascending footsteps belonged to a keeper’s murdered wife. The source also records a later keeper’s family hearing steps, while treating the wife’s violent origin story as legend.
The Hauntings
According to lighthouse lore collected by Southern Spirit Guide, unexplained ascending footsteps belonged to a keeper’s murdered wife. The source also records a later keeper’s family hearing steps, while treating the wife’s violent origin story as legend.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
Have you experienced something here?
This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
Plan Your Visit
Wildlife-refuge island site. Current boat trips, landing restrictions and tower access must be checked with the refuge; no unsupervised landing or entry is implied.