The Holliday House – A Legacy of Tragedy and Mystery

Built in 1895 by Jesse Gray Holliday, this once-grand Victorian home in Marion, South Carolina, has stood as a silent witness to both love and loss. Within its walls, tragedy took hold—three of the Holliday children perished, their deaths shrouded in sorrow, leaving behind a lingering presence that refuses to fade. Adding to the mystery, Jesse’s first wife, Sallie, died under mysterious circumstances, her passing only deepening the shadows that clung to the house.

Over the years, many deaths have occurred on the property, from mysterious illnesses to suicides, each adding another layer to its chilling history. The home later became the residence of the enigmatic Jenkins family, where yet another tragedy unfolded. A fatal train accident, a long battle with illness, and whispers of misfortune further deepened the darkness surrounding the home.

By the 1940s, The Holliday House took on a new and chilling role—transformed into a funeral parlor, a place where the dead were prepared for their final rest. For decades, the house absorbed the energy of grief and loss, adding to its already haunting reputation.

But in 2015, the home was abruptly abandoned, left to decay as time and trespassers took their toll. Yet, despite the emptiness, something still lingers within its walls—a presence watching, waiting, refusing to be forgotten.