PHASM

Georgetown Light

Georgetown / North Island, South Carolina, United States

Other · local-legend

The Story

Southern Spirit Guide records footsteps in the tower and a warning-boat legend. After a keeper’s daughter drowned, he reportedly survived; following his later death, the pair supposedly appeared rowing in Winyah Bay before approaching storms.

The Hauntings

Southern Spirit Guide records footsteps in the tower and a warning-boat legend. After a keeper’s daughter drowned, he reportedly survived; following his later death, the pair supposedly appeared rowing in Winyah Bay before approaching storms.

Visitor Experiences

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Plan Your Visit

Island lighthouse: do not presume public landing or tower access. A current authorized visitor route has not been verified.

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