Thomas Rose House

07.23.2005 | 10:12 pm | Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Dr. Ladd traveled from Rhode Island to seek his fortune in South Carolina many years ago. While taking up residence in this house, he got in an argument with another man, so they decided to settle the disagreement with a duel. The next morning, Dr. Ladd had decided that a duel was not the solution, so he fired his gun into the air. The other man, who was still quite angry from the previous day, shot Dr. Ladd’s kneecaps out. After three weeks of agony, he died of gangrene. He is often reported to be seen in the house, especially in times of distress.

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  1. we would like to come visit to see if there’s any paranormal activity.
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    Comment by reda elmore | 10.23.2005 | 8:21 pm

  2. I WAS WONDERING WHAT YEAR THIS, DR.LADD MOVED TO SOUTH CAOLINA FROM R.I. I ONLY KNOW OF ONE DR.LADD THAT EXISTED IN R.I. AND HE WAS THE ONE AND ONLY DOCOTR OF A MENTAL HOSPITAL. IM JUST CURIOUSE TO SEE IF IT IS THE SAME MAN. THANK YOU

    Comment by RONKA | 11.20.2005 | 7:21 pm

  3. I was wondering where in SC the house is? ,is it open for visitors?

    Comment by repper002 | 02.22.2006 | 1:25 pm

  4. ***I was wondering where in SC the house is? repper002***

    The Thomas Rose House Est. 1735
    59 Church Street
    Charleston, SC

    Comment by Danielle, SC | 07.5.2006 | 12:00 pm

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    Comment by OrionGibby | 10.26.2006 | 11:24 am

  7. Okay, now this house is actually haunted. Charleston has a number of old mansions that are now open for the public, and also for private tours. This house happens to be one of them. Visitors get a tour of the house, and learn some of it’s history. I’ve been on the tour many times, and although nothing paranormal has happened to me, my little sister did belive that someone was tapping her shoulder when we were the only ones around.

    Comment by Rachael | 03.20.2007 | 8:22 am

  8. This is a true story. Dr. Joesph Ladd Brown is his real name and is known here in Charleston SC as the Whislting Ghost of Charleston. I believe his residence is on Tradd ST. In the historical part of downtown Chas. The duel was over a women. You can look more into this on the web. He is believed to be a great Uncle of mine. My Grandmother on my Fathers side maiden nmae is Ladd. More info is available on the internet, just research Joesph Ladd Brown.

    Comment by Beth | 01.8.2008 | 11:35 am

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    Comment by amber | 01.11.2008 | 7:12 pm

  10. Hey I’m from South Africa and we have loads of ghosts here, if anyone want to listen to a few stories you can email me at tongringdrummer@gmail.com

    Comment by Melissa van Niekerk | 03.30.2008 | 5:04 am

 

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