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The Mystery of Stool Mountain
Why is it called Stool Mountain? The answer may be one of Pumpkintown’s oldest unsolved mysteries. Explore the legends, theories, and forgotten history behind one of the Upstate’s…
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Life in Pumpkintown Before Electricity
Before lights, televisions, and refrigerators, families in Pumpkintown relied on kerosene lamps, wood stoves, spring houses, and one another. Step back in time and discover what daily life…
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The Lost Cherokee Trails of Oolenoy Valley
Before Pumpkintown existed, Cherokee hunters, traders, and families traveled a network of footpaths through the Oolenoy Valley. Discover the forgotten trails that once connected the mountains of the…
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The Hidden Gold of the Upstate
Before hikers and tourists discovered the beauty of Pumpkintown, prospectors searched these same mountains for gold. Explore the forgotten mines, hidden settlements, and treasure-filled streams of the South…
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The Witches of Pumpkintown: Legends of Table Rock, Stool Mountain
Long before hikers climbed Table Rock, local storytellers explained the mountain through legends. Discover the tale of the witches who swept the granite clean, the mysterious Old Man…
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When Dollar General Came to Pumpkintown: A Community Reflects on Change
For the first time in nearly 80 years, a new commercial business arrived at the historic Pumpkintown crossroads. The arrival of Dollar General sparked conversations about growth, preservation,…
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