![]() ![]() That left only the possibility of death by illness, head injury, or beheading. The 55th Regiment was joined on Folly by the 54th Regiment, made popular in the movie Glory.īecause the bodies had no injuries, the possibility of death in battle was eliminated. State archaeologists finally decided the men were from the Union Army’s 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment made up of African-American soldiers. With the bodies were found Union Anny eagle buttons, one ‘#5’ insignia from a cap, and Enfield Rifle. Some of the burials had coffins others had only ponchos. Twelve of the bodies were missing skulls and other major body parts. Construction was halted for a month while the South Carolina Institute of Archeology and Anthropology (SCIAA) investigated the remains that were discoveredĪll of the bodies except one had been buried with shoulders directed to the west. The final inconsistency with the name Coffin Island is that documents also show that name being used for Morris Island as early as 1749.įor the record, the Wikipedia page for Folly Beach states the following (and Wikipedia is never wrong … right?):įor a time, Folly Island was known as Coffin Island not because of deaths or burials, but because of its ownership by the Coffin family, plantation owners of Beaufort and Charleston counties.įourteen bodies were found in May 1987 when foundations for a construction site at the west end of Folly Beach were excavated. This led to many of the bodies of those onboard washing up on the beach. Others believe it came about from a shipwreck that occurred off the coast of Folly in 1700. Some believe that it is due to the fact that ships entering Charleston harbor would drop off sick and dying people on the island to avoid becoming quarantined. The significance of this name is still under debate for several reasons. That’s for you to decide.įrom The College of Charleston’s Educator’s Guide to Folly Island:įolly Island is also at times labeled Coffin Land or Coffin Island on some historical maps. Of course … that doesn’t mean they’re not real. Then there are the others, such as the popular Legend of Buried Pirate Treasure and The Ghost of Blackbeard, which have some historical truths, but definitely fall into the folklore and supernatural realms. ![]() Others, such as the Origin of Coffin Island are debatable. ![]() Some of these tales, such as the Wreck of the Amelia or the Case of the Headless Soldiers, are undoubtedly true and are well-documented. Below are five ghostly and ghastly tales about Folly Beach that would be perfect to tell around a campfire this Halloween. With a history that includes pirates, war, shipwreck, and disease, it’s no wonder that there are more than a couple ghost stories to tell around here. It’s not one that’s typically used in marketing materials about our fair island, but with Halloween upon us, we felt it was a good time to delve into some of the lesser-celebrated and even downright macabre parts of our history. Days in the sun, frolicking in the surf, building sandcastles, etc. M ost folks, locals and visitors alike, tend to have happy memories of Folly Beach. The wide path leading to the left out of the picture takes you to Lulworth Cove and takes about 40 minutes.A Look At Some of Folly’s Most Haunted Tales This is the path leading down from the car park. The natural bay comprises white sand and fine pebbles and on a calm day the aquamarine water is crystal clear and perfect for paddling, swimming and snorkelling. ![]() The steep steps leading down from the headland are often in better condition than the steps leading down to Durdle Door on the other side. Man O’ War Bay has become more popular over the last few fews since access to the beach has improved. The Isle of Portland can be seen on the horizon (to the left) and Weymouth (to the right). Official website: You can see the steps down to the beach on the left hand side. Sat Nav postcode BH20 5PU ( Google map) – entrance to the car park is through the Durdle Door Holiday Park. For information how to get there just read the directions and car park details given for Durdle Door. Man O War Bay is on the opposite side of the headland to famous Durdle Door stone arch. ![]()
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