Legend of the North Island Lighthouse | Encore Episode

Legend of the North Island Lighthouse | Encore Episode

From Southern Gothic by Southern Gothic Media

June 29, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

The episode explores the legend of the North Island Lighthouse and the ghost of a young girl named Annie who is said to appear before storms.

For more than two hundred years, the old North Island Lighthouse has stood watch over the entrance to South Carolina's Winyah Bay, guiding sailors safely through one of the busiest harbors on the Atlantic coast. Yet among generations of fishermen and mariners, the lighthouse has long been known for something far stranger than its beacon. According to local legend, the apparition of a young girl named Annie still appears on the water before deadly storms, offering one final warning to anyone fortunate enough to see her. For generations, the legend of Annie has been whispered along South Carolina's coast, blurring the line between maritime history and ghost story. Join Southern Gothic as we trace the origins of one of the Lowcountry's most enduring legends and uncover the tragedy said to have transformed an isolated lighthouse into one of the region's most haunted landmarks. This episode is made possible through the support of our sponsors: If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://square.com/go/gothic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Elevate your…

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Places: North Island Lighthouse, South Carolina, Winyah Bay

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