Colonel Kolb's Tomb
Location & Map
Address Details
- Full Address
- Co Rd 167, Bennettsville, SC, United States
- City
- Society Hill
- County
- Marlboro County
- State / Province
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 34.53694, -79.82726
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The Haunting
According to reports, Colonel Kolb, along with his family, was burned alive nearby during the Revolutionary War. According to local lore, those who visit Colonel Kolb's tomb at night will hear the sound of someone walking in the woods and may suddenly find the apparition of a man right next to them. Inscribed on the tomb of Colonel Kolb is this message:
GRAVE OF COL. ABEL KOLB BORN CA. 1750 COMMANDER OF PEE DEE REGIMENT OF GEN. FRANCIS MARION'S BRIGADE. COL. KOLB WAS MURDERED BY TORIES NEAR HERE APRIL 26, 1781.
People report footsteps in the woods and a man apparition near the tomb at night. The entry now separates the tomb inscription from later night-visit folklore.
Activity Details
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What People Are Saying
Summary of visitor and community commentary
People report footsteps in the woods and a man apparition near the tomb at night. The entry now separates the tomb inscription from later night-visit folklore.