THE STORY
Reported Haunting
Poinsett Bridge is tied to long-running ghost lore involving disembodied screams, mysterious light orbs, phantom figures and reports of vehicles unexpectedly failing to start nearby.
Built in 1820, Poinsett Bridge is widely recognized as South Carolina's oldest surviving bridge and has developed a substantial paranormal reputation. Visitors and regional ghost-lore sources describe disembodied screams, unexplained light orbs, phantom figures and reports that vehicles in the adjacent parking area sometimes fail to start. The bridge is a historic public landmark, while the paranormal claims remain part of local folklore and eyewitness tradition.