BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County’s story is filled with Revolutionary War heroes, forgotten plantations, mysterious ghost tales, historic waterways and generations of families who helped shape the Lowcountry. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a lifelong local or someone wanting to better understand the region, these books offer a fascinating look into the people, places and events that define Berkeley County.
From Goose Creek and Hanahan to the Santee Canal and Francis Marion’s swamps, here are 15 books worth adding to your Berkeley County reading list.
1. Ghosts of Berkeley County, South Carolina
Ghosts of Berkeley County, South Carolina by Bruce Orr explores the haunted history, folklore and supernatural legends that have been passed down through generations in Berkeley County. Drawing from the area’s Native American, colonial and Gullah roots, Orr compiles some of the county’s most chilling tales into a single collection.
The book introduces readers to a variety of local spirits and legendary creatures, including the ghosts of early settlers said to still wander the region’s forests, the mysterious Cymbee water spirits of Gullah folklore, and Spear Finger, a feared Cherokee witch known in Native American legend for preying on unsuspecting victims…