That place in Hampton was an old Westinghouse Micarta division plant. It was the biggest employer in the county for decades until it closed down in the mid 90’s.
@@wollwerthimagery6267 You’re welcome ☺️ That plant actually had a pension plan for its employees (a damn good one, too) and I know several people personally who still get their retirement income from there.
@lynnhoffman247 and @wollwerthimagery6267 Lynn, you are correct that the water tower is located at the abandoned plant that used to be the Westinghouse plant from 1952 until 1995, but it did not close down in 1995. It was sold and became International Paper until it was sold again in 2002. It then became Nevamar until 2014 when Nevamar moved operations to Main or Massachusetts. I know because I am from and live in Hampton County and my mother and most of the people in Hampton worked at that plant. I, as many, were sad to see it go and miss hearing that whistle blow every hour on the hour. You could hear it for miles away.
I used to live in Varnville town .Hampton and Varnville are right up against each other. I have been up and down Pocatello road alot and Cummins town. They film alot of Forrest Gump movie around that area right down the road too. A lot of historical places there .Sherman march from the sea trail is on part of Pocatello road. Also, like video you have old Westinghouse plant. Almost went to work there in 1991
@@wollwerthimagery6267 Thank you for sharing that. The last time I was in the area was 2016 I believe (I'm west of Charlotte NC) and I visited Yemassee then, probably went right by it and didn't know lol.
It’s awesome getting lost, best way to discover new places! Proper ghost town to drone. Great shots of what looks like once upon a time could have been a quaint town. Carolina looks great for exploring. I’d have climbed that water tower 🤣🤣🤣. I enjoyed todays visit to your channel. See you tomorrow amigo 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it. South Carolina is literally full of places like this. Wouldn't mind climbing the water tower, but not too keen on getting arrested for trespassing. Oh well.
@BaqPaqJaq none of these towns are abandoned. The water tower you speak of is located in Hampton, SC. It is very quaint, but it is not abandoned. The plant is though.
Do you ever find out why these places have been abandoned? Eg: last in family line died; some kind of illness/infection killed off last remaining residents; murders; war/conflict activity cleared out residents; place of employment closed down; incumbent died without heirs. Economy no good and resident(s) gone to find better employment/ dwellings..if there had been more than one of those circular installations at the end, it may have helped towards inowing what it was used for. Was there something below ground, underneath it. I did think of leather tanning but picturing the size of a cow, i can't see that it would be fit for that purpose. Anyway, while you were driving here and there, i didn't so much as see the slightest moo of a cow. You must have been quite near Alex Murdaugh's place, as you mentioned that you were in Collaton County ;😊😊
Great video. I' m surprised no one has stolen that old lumber.
I see the beauty… on my road, every day.
That place in Hampton was an old Westinghouse Micarta division plant. It was the biggest employer in the county for decades until it closed down in the mid 90’s.
Thanks for the clarification. I got all kinds of information on what the plant was, and I'm pretty sure most of it was incorrect.
@@wollwerthimagery6267 You’re welcome ☺️ That plant actually had a pension plan for its employees (a damn good one, too) and I know several people personally who still get their retirement income from there.
@lynnhoffman247 and @wollwerthimagery6267
Lynn, you are correct that the water tower is located at the abandoned plant that used to be the Westinghouse plant from 1952 until 1995, but it did not close down in 1995. It was sold and became International Paper until it was sold again in 2002. It then became Nevamar until 2014 when Nevamar moved operations to Main or Massachusetts. I know because I am from and live in Hampton County and my mother and most of the people in Hampton worked at that plant. I, as many, were sad to see it go and miss hearing that whistle blow every hour on the hour. You could hear it for miles away.
@@sdlaws213 Thanks for the correction…I worked in Hampton until 1992 & didn’t keep up with the town afterwards. 👍🏼
@lynnhoffman247 No problem. You are very welcome. Not much has changed here since then lol.
I used to live in Varnville town .Hampton and Varnville are right up against each other. I have been up and down Pocatello road alot and Cummins town. They film alot of Forrest Gump movie around that area right down the road too. A lot of historical places there .Sherman march from the sea trail is on part of Pocatello road. Also, like video you have old Westinghouse plant. Almost went to work there in 1991
Enjoyed the tour !
Doing a great job! Love it!!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Love this! I'm always so curious about these towns that have places that have been abounded.
I was in Bamberg last week.
Many people who live in Bamberg love it and never considered leaving. I drive through, ocassionally.
None of these towns are abandoned.
There's a lot history out there on the backroads.
More than you can imagine. I drove past a lot because they were similar to what I'd already seen, or I couldn't get to them.
Oh that church at the end is so very sweet. I'm sure you wouldn't share the location to protect the property but is it close to North?
The church is actually easy to get to. It's on Pocotaligo Rd west of Yemassee.
@@wollwerthimagery6267 Thank you for sharing that. The last time I was in the area was 2016 I believe (I'm west of Charlotte NC) and I visited Yemassee then, probably went right by it and didn't know lol.
Church at barkersville, ive practiced horticulture on nearby coosawhatchi river.
It’s awesome getting lost, best way to discover new places! Proper ghost town to drone. Great shots of what looks like once upon a time could have been a quaint town. Carolina looks great for exploring. I’d have climbed that water tower 🤣🤣🤣. I enjoyed todays visit to your channel. See you tomorrow amigo 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it. South Carolina is literally full of places like this. Wouldn't mind climbing the water tower, but not too keen on getting arrested for trespassing. Oh well.
@@wollwerthimagery6267 oh that’s a pity. Ah well 2nd best is yo drone it!
About climbing that water tower, ahh no. 😅 That town isn't THAT abandoned. Police dept. still operating.
@BaqPaqJaq none of these towns are abandoned. The water tower you speak of is located in Hampton, SC. It is very quaint, but it is not abandoned. The plant is though.
@@sdlaws213 ah ok just the plant 👍🏻. Great video
I’m a photographer in Rock Hill and always looking for cool abandoned building/factories.
Check out Wallace, SC. There are a few places there.
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to check it out.
Visit Ft. Motte, SC, a true ghost town, completely abandoned.
Do you ever find out why these places have been abandoned? Eg: last in family line died; some kind of illness/infection killed off last remaining residents; murders; war/conflict activity cleared out residents; place of employment closed down; incumbent died without heirs. Economy no good and resident(s) gone to find better employment/ dwellings..if there had been more than one of those circular installations at the end, it may have helped towards inowing what it was used for. Was there something below ground, underneath it. I did think of leather tanning but picturing the size of a cow, i can't see that it would be fit for that purpose. Anyway, while you were driving here and there, i didn't so much as see the slightest moo of a cow.
You must have been quite near Alex Murdaugh's place, as you mentioned that you were in Collaton County ;😊😊
There are so many reasons communities decline. The easy answer is the general move from rural areas to city life, but there are so many reasons.
@angietunstall2555 None of these towns are abandoned.
@@sdlaws213 "All my towns are fallen."
-Daniel Lyam Montross
The brick bathtub was a molasses pot
Thanks. That video's been up for a couple years and that's the first definitive answer I've gotten.
You are at risk of being shot at som of these places, get permission or stay on public right of way, please.
North, South Carolina, home to Eartha Kitt, the second actress to portray Catwoman. Purr-fect.
Wow. I had not idea. Cool fact.
That's buckfied plantation.
I get lost on purpose.
It's a good way to have fun and clear your head.
Outsiders are ruining our culture here in s. carolina.