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 most unusual mountain names.
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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 was really like in the Oolenoy Valley before electricity arrived.
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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 Upstate to the Cherokee Lower Towns.
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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 Carolina Upstate.
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The Moonshiners of Pumpkintown: Hidden Stills in the Shadow of Table Rock
Hidden among the ridges and hollows surrounding Table Rock, moonshiners once turned surplus corn into mountain whiskey. Discover the history, folklore, and legends of the secret stills that operated in the shadow of Pumpkintown.
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How Pumpkintown Got Its Name: The Stories Behind the Pumpkins
A traveler once crossed the fertile Oolenoy Valley and declared he had never seen so many pumpkins in his life. More than two centuries later, the name he gave the community still remains. Discover the fascinating story behind Pumpkintown, South Carolina’s most unusual place name.
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The History of Pumpkintown: Most Unusual Mountain Community
Discover the historic churches that helped shape Pumpkintown and Oolenoy Valley, from the frontier-era roots of Oolenoy Baptist Church to the community landmarks that continue serving the South Carolina foothills today.
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Historic Churches of Pumpkintown and the Oolenoy Valley
Discover the historic churches that helped shape Pumpkintown and Oolenoy Valley, from the frontier-era roots of Oolenoy Baptist Church to the community landmarks that continue serving the South Carolina foothills today.
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A True Upstate Landmark: Pumpkintown General Store & Café
Step inside one of the Upstate’s most beloved hidden gems. Serving the Pumpkintown community since 1938, Pumpkintown General Store & Café combines small-town charm, Southern comfort food, and mountain hospitality just minutes from Table Rock State Park. From homemade biscuits and cheesy hash browns to nostalgic history and scenic mountain drives, this historic landmark remains a must-stop destination in the South Carolina mountains.
