The Joseph Johnson House, also known as "The Castle" in Beaufort, SC, is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Gauche, a 16th-century French dwarf associated with a failed Huguenot colony. Visitors and residents have reported sightings of a small, friendly apparition, particularly children. Gauche's ghost is described as a poltergeist that can move furniture, open and close doors, and leave red handprints on windows. The ghost is believed to be Gauche, a dwarf who was part of a 16th-century Huguenot colony led by Jean Ribaut. Gauche's spirit is said to manifest as a poltergeist, with reports including: Moving furniture, Opening and closing doors, Leaving red handprints on windows, Tapping out coded messages in 16th-century French, and Making noises, such as bells. The apparition is reported to be friendly, especially towards children, though some sources mention it having no opinion of anyone.