In Anson County, about 3 miles northeast of Wadesboro there's a small bridge crossing a creek. Most people drive across the bridge without a thought of what lurks nearby, but the locals know. They know it as Indian Rock. Near the creek known as Gould's Fork Creek there is a cave that was carved by Catawba Indians long before the white man settled in Anson County. But it's what happens here that has the locals spooked.
The indians used the cave as shelter while hunting. It is said to be around 8x10 feet with enough room for an average sized man to walk comfortably inside. odd markings cover the walls and holes supposedly used to hold peace pipes are carved into the cavern.
The cave is almost inaccessable, which made it a good place for the indians to hide their gold. The treasure hunting that has taken place is evidenced by the holes that mark the nearby landscape. But no one has ever found the gold. Indeed, no one has ever stayed long enough to look good. The voices that come from the area of the cave has seen to that.
It is said that the voices are those of the ghosts of the treasure owners come back to discuss the gold and to frighten would-be treasure hunters. So mant people believe that a man whos home near the cave burned in the 1950's chose not to rebuild and moved on because of the voices coming from Indian Rock.
The other legend is similar to The Devil's Tramping Ground and The Devil's Cave in that in the cave The Devil himself has slept in the cave and used a nearby stone floor as his racetrack. Locals claim that objects left there during daylight disappear once the sun goes down.
On Saturday, September 25th 2010 Shecky and I took a trip to this location. I must say of all the haunted places in North Carolina we've been, this was far and away the most creepy. We weren't really prepared for climbing (nor for walking though the creek), so we never left the road. But both of us got the distinct feeling we should leave... fast. So we did. :-)
If you want to have a look for yourself take Highway 742 North from Wadesboro you'll see the sign over Gould's Fork Creek. I'm not sure which side the cave is on or who owns the property, so take the proper precautions if you decide to look for Indian Rock. But if you do find it, take some pictures and share with the rest of us.
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I grew up here and played and camped in this cave serval time as a child. I Have even taken my childern here. The Childern was a little scared. As far as hearing voices. Sometimes while hunting in the area I have heard people talkin and walking down near the creek leading to the cave, never could understand what was beening said. I have found alote of arrow head around the area but never no gold
I'm wanting to go to see the cave and was woundering if anyone could help with direction. I will come from Richmond county
What side of 742 is it off of? How far is it off the road? Thank!
On the north side about half a mile just follow the creek and it will be on the right side of the creek.
It's northwest of Wadesboro, not northeast. I'll post video in the coming months.
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Location of Gould's Fork is 34 59 42.69N and 80 7 17.42W. Went there but the signs on the property stated NO TRESPASSING so I didn't go any further. Sure wish that I could have gone along the creek but it was too grown up. Location is coming out of Wadesboro, NC on SR742 travel north approximately 3 miles. Gould's Fork crosses the road. The cave is suppose to be on the right approximately 1/2 mile along the creek.
I have lived next to that cave almost my whole life. It is a beautiful place I have visited many times. I never heard of the hauntings associated with but that is fascinating. I always thought the markings within the cave strange but never knew what they were for. It is not big enough for anyone to walk in it but it is big enough for a couple adults to sit inside comfortably. I have always wanted to find an arrowhead or anything left behind by the Catawba but I have found nothing yet.
I live right next to the creek, I have played in it and on it and even went down the "devil's sliding rock" which is right beside it.. the voices are strange.. and yes they are real... I will say this, the owner of the property does not want you to come tromping through his land just to see a whole in the rock.. while the cave is cool its not worth the fine that you will deffinately get if you come without permission. The cave is a rounded out whole on the side of an outcropping of rocks.. if the woods were not there you would easily be able to see a great distance. I does appear to have char marks in the back end of the cave where a small fire could have been built. Its cool but again, don't come out here.. it is not safe...
how does someone go about getting permission to go on the property of Indian rock? Does anyone know who to contact?
is it the truth????????
I live right down the road from it right off 218 anybody wanna help me find the cave?
yes I would,,,i live about 3 miles from the goulds bridge!
please email me if you want assistance to help you find it!
linrosbay@aol.com
or u can email me at marlin911@gmail.com
or linrosbay@aol.com
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