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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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 of the Mountain who dined from a stone table, and Molly Hanks, the enigmatic “witch” of Wildcat Hollow whose name still survives in the Oolenoy Valley today.
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The Legend of Table Rock: The Giant’s Table and Stool
According to Cherokee folklore, a giant once used Table Rock as his dining table and neighboring Stool Mountain as his seat. Discover the fascinating legend behind two of South Carolina’s most recognizable mountain peaks.
