Oakwood Cemetery

Known locally as Hell's Gate, this Spartanburg cemetery is haunted by the Lady in White — a young bride who died on her wedding day and was buried in her wedding dress.

Oakwood Cemetery in Spartanburg, considered one of the most actively haunted places in South Carolina, has earned the nickname Hell's Gate among locals. The cemetery's most famous spirit is the Lady in White — a young woman who died on her wedding day and was buried in her wedding dress. Her ghostly figure has been seen walking among the graves in a flowing white gown, particularly on moonlit nights. Paranormal investigators report an unusually high concentration of activity: cold spots appear without explanation, camera and phone batteries drain rapidly, and children's laughter echoes from sections where young ones are buried. Visitors have photographed plumes of unexplained smoke and fog, and many report the intense feeling of being watched. A young boy's voice has been heard asking to be played with near the children's section.