Believe in ghosts? If not, you may change your mind if you encounter the legendary Ghost Hound of Goshen Hill on this lonely road in South Carolina! Whether an actual legend based on fact, or merely folklore, the Ghost Hound of Goshen Hill is a formidable presence you do not want to even chance to encounter along the lonely, five-mile stretch of road that runs through one of the densest parts of the Sumter National Forest.
A story that’s been spinning for decades in South Carolina involves the ghost of a hound that chases people, cars, anything it encounters on a five-mile section of Old Buncombe Road as it runs through parts of Union County in South Carolina.
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Not to be confused with the Old Bumcombe Road found near Greenville, this particular Old Buncombe Road runs between US 176 and the unincorporated community of Cross Keys in Union County.
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It’s here that even this short highway that traverses the Sumter National Forest feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere.
Google Maps Even during the day it’s not unusual to feel a bit uncomfortable driving on this lonesome road. Perhaps there’s a GOOD reason for that…
It’s here that the Ghost Hound of Goshen Hill is said to stalk its prey, although there are no reports of it ever having caught anyone.
Anna_Anikina / iStock / Getty Images Plus Collection via Getty Images But does that really just mean that no one has gotten away to tell the tale? Who knows? When downright dangerous ghosts are involved it’s easy to let your mind wander to the worst case scenario.
As the story goes, the hound belonged to a traveling man who passed through the area and was accused of stealing.
Capchure / Moment Collection via Getty Images He was given a sketchy trial and hanged near a cemetery and church on this highway. It’s said he is buried near (but not in) the cemetery proper. After the hanging and burial, his best friend and traveling companion, the dog, is said to have starved to death while waiting dutifully by the grave of his master.
The hound’s disappointment and anger are said to drive his rage and fuel his fury as he chases down people who cross his path.
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Ever hear of the Ghost Hound of Goshen Hill in South Carolina? Ever encounter any creepy vibes or even the ghost of the hound himself as you travel this desolate road through the Sumter National Forest? Fire up some feedback in the comments if you have!
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Even during the day it’s not unusual to feel a bit uncomfortable driving on this lonesome road. Perhaps there’s a GOOD reason for that…
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But does that really just mean that no one has gotten away to tell the tale? Who knows? When downright dangerous ghosts are involved it’s easy to let your mind wander to the worst case scenario.
Capchure / Moment Collection via Getty Images
He was given a sketchy trial and hanged near a cemetery and church on this highway. It’s said he is buried near (but not in) the cemetery proper. After the hanging and burial, his best friend and traveling companion, the dog, is said to have starved to death while waiting dutifully by the grave of his master.
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For even more spooky folklore in South Carolina, read all about the boo hags of the Gullah, here.
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