Southern Tales from a Lake Named Marion
Along the shores of Lake Marion, history, folklore and imagination meet beneath the cypress tress. Some stories are rooted in history, and others are entirely made up. Both begin with the art of noticing.
From the Archives
Forgotten settlements, submerged landmarks, and stories from the shores of the Santee River before there was a Lake Marion.
Fact, Fiction & Folklore
A collection of historical accounts, Southern superstitions, peculiar legends, and tales that may have grown a little taller with each telling.
Note to Our Readers
The Cypress Chronicles is an evolving literary publication. Some stories are rooted in documented history, while others are works of fiction inspired by the natural world.
Around the Lake-Articles Coming Soon
According to Willa
The Cypress Council
The Cypress Council
Old fashioned wisdom, strange observations, and a whole lot of talking fill the Cypress Chronicles, showcasing the enchanting Lake Marion stories that reflect the rich tapestry of Southern folklore.
The Cypress Council
The Cypress Council
The Cypress Council
Official business, unofficial grievances, and decisions nobody remembers voting on often weave through the Cypress Chronicles, echoing the fabric of Lake Marion stories and rich Southern folklore.
Missing & Misplaced
The Cypress Council
Missing & Misplaced
Lost, found, forgotten, and occasionally stolen, these are the tales from the Cypress Chronicles that echo the rich Lake Marion stories rooted in Southern folklore.
The Society Pages
Missing & Misplaced
Experience the Cypress Chronicles with premiere coverage of first flights, migrations, weddings, births, deaths, and the social affairs that shape the vibrant Lake Marion stories and Southern folklore of its residents.
Roots & Rumors
Dirt on the Neighbors
Cypress Chronicles reveal the rich tapestry of Southern folklore, intertwining family recipes, forgotten history, and the captivating Lake Marion stories that surround its mysteries.
Dirt on the Neighbors
Dirt on the Neighbors
In the Cypress Chronicles, the tales often revolve around gardening, botanical rivalries, troublesome insects, and neighborhood disputes, much like the Lake Marion stories rich in Southern folklore.