Legends & Lore Markers

North Carolina is home to countless ghost stories, mysterious creatures, and enduring local legends. Carolina Haints believes these traditions are an important part of our cultural heritage—and deserve to be remembered.

Through the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s Legends & Lore® marker program, Carolina Haints has secured grants and coordinated permanent markers recognizing three North Carolina legends. From researching and writing applications to working with local partners, arranging installation, and organizing dedication ceremonies, Carolina Haints oversees each project from beginning to end.

Each marker also features a QR code linking visitors to a short original storytelling video, bringing the legend to life right where its story is remembered.

The markers are funded through the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s program, with the North Carolina Folklife Institute serving as its statewide folklore-review partner.

Learn more about the program: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/legends-lore/
North Carolina Folklife Institute: https://ncfolk.org/legends-lore-marker-program/

Lydia’s Bridge

Jamestown, North Carolina | Marker awarded 2023

For generations, travelers near Jamestown have shared the eerie tale of Lydia, a young woman said to appear beside the road seeking a ride—only to vanish before reaching home. The Lydia’s Bridge marker commemorates one of the Piedmont’s most enduring ghost stories.

Official marker page: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/historic-markers/lydias-bridge/

Marker location listed by Foundation: 430 E Main St, Jamestown, NC 27282