Carolina Ghost Towns

Lando, South Carolina


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Lando is a largely abandoned mill town in eastern Chester County.  It was once the largest producer of blankets in the US.  The only remnants left from the town are the old school and the old mill store, which is now the Lando-Manetta History Center.


Please note - in this episode we describe a visit to the interior of the Lando School.  The school is on private property and has been the victim of vandalism.  It is monitored by surveillance cameras and regular law enforcement patrols.  We were able to visit with an escort from the History Center.

Here are some of the resources I used in this episode:

  • Lando-Manetta History Center
  • A Trip to Lando - RandomConnections Blog
  • National Register Listing
  • Wikipedia Entry
  • Lando School - SC Picture Project
  • Manetta Mills - SC Picture Project
  • ...more
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    Carolina Ghost TownsBy Tom Taylor