Molly's Rock Picnic Area, Newberry
Reports describe Molly's Rock Picnic Area in Newberry, South Carolina, as a paranormal hotspot associated with an old cemetery and strange phenomena. Visitors have reported eerie sensations, lights, and car trouble, particularly in the area that was once Flag Lake. Stories mention a nearby cemetery with a row of graves for individuals who committed suicide, suggesting the location has long been associated with tragedy. Numerous visitors report feeling a sense of dread or unease, and others have seen bright, unexplained lights at night. Unexplained car problems, such as engines suddenly dying for no reason, have been reported by people visiting the area after dark. The mystery of "Molly": While local legend suggests the area is haunted, the specific origin of the "Molly" associated with the picnic spot is unclear. Folklore offers multiple possibilities for who Molly was, but many legends may be tied to a different, Wisconsin-based "Molly's Rock" and not the one in Newberry.