Walhalla, SC

Halloween in Walhalla SC was just a simple holiday till Henry Brown moved to town. He bought the house across from the Westview Cemetery. Halloween was his favorite holiday and he knew owning a house by a cemetery would make the holiday more fun.

In 2006 he started making plans on how to make Halloween his holiday in Walhalla. He invited his porch society friends to come over and help out.

• Sam and Kay lived in a remote part of the county, he knew they would not have many ghost and goblins coming to visit.
• Julie and Rick had a steep driveway that no one wanted to drive on a good day, must less try to get up and down in the dark of Halloween night.
• Verla and Bill lived in a gated community with no kids so they were invited.
• And last but not least Alan Jackson was invited to finish off the list.

Halloween was on a Tuesday night, the weather was cool but mild. The kids started coming by about 5 pm and by 8 the party was over. 38 little ghost and goblins came out that night. The cutest one was Cooper from around the corner. He came as a farmer with his overalls and John Deer Cap. He had a handkerchief to wipe away the sweat. We also had ninja turtles and many princesses.

Fun was had by all and many of the kids vowed to come again next year....the planning had started. Halloween in Walhalla SC was going to be the best in the world!!!

Halloween in Walhalla SC might have been just another holiday, till Henry Brown
moved to town. Halloween is Henry's favorite holiday. He choose to live in the
house across the street from the cemetery. You know the one with the big oak
tree and a deep patch of woods along one side.

This is the city cemetery (Westview) and since it is in Walhalla the residents date
back to the 1850's. They were the city founding fathers...teachers and ministers
and doctors and nurses...the grave stones give some history if you just look.

Lest's not stray from the story we must get back to Henry, when he moved in to the house across from the cemetery all he could think of was how wonderful Halloween was going to be. 2006 was the first year for Halloween on Pine Street with Henry Brown. He made plans, re-arranged plans, bought supplies, made more plans and this is how it goes:

1) he would have the biggest candy stash in the whole town. Walmart and their trunk or treat would be put to shame. The chamber could not hold a candle ...if he could just keep from eating it all.

2) he would have friends over to share in the best holiday of the year. He would cook something for them to enjoy while the candy was being handed out. He could just see himself shopping and chopping and getting ready for the fun

3) he would make sure that all the kids would know about the corner and would come back every year..

The plan in 2006 was simple...stay tuned we have updates for the evolution till 2011. Halloween in Walhalla SC is the best.

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There is a little town about twenty minutes away called Walhalla – population 3503. This little town was founded in 1850 and has remained small and quaint since that time. There are several antique shops in Walhalla, where you can find genuine articles of interest that really are antique. There is a barbershop and an art gallery and a self-serve furniture store…that’s right, self serve…you help yourself. Bet you didn’t think places like that existed outside Mayberry, huh?

But the one thing that keeps us going back to Walhalla over and over again is the The Steak House Cafeteria. It is an old fashioned cafeteria where you go through a line and choose what you want, and the ladies behind the counter serve it on a plate and hand it over to you. You are charged by the item, so you can get as much or as little as you please.

The two things you should know about The Steak House Cafeteria are 1) they do not serve steak and 2) they have the best fried chicken in the galaxy.

I know…The STEAK House that doesn’t serve steak, right? Well, it hasn’t always been that way. When they first opened back in 1973, T-Bone steak and grits were popular items on the menu. Then, things went to fried flounder and burgers and such. And now, Arabian Rooster is the ticket. It is an enormous breast fried in a secret batter that makes converts out of even the most hardened “I don’t eat fried chicken” people. It really is that good. And, if you have a hankering for steak, you can bring your own and Abby will cook it up for you and serve it on a plate; my dad used to do this all the time.

Walhalla is a sleepy little town at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and their town – like their hospitality – is a welcome change from the offerings of our modern day grind. Crime is low. Community is important. And the chicken at The Steak House Cafeteria is legenday.

Walhalla could very well live up to its name it was given by the German immigrants that started this great town. I always think of how interchangeable the words Valhalla and Walhalla can be since Valhalla means "Garden of the Gods" and Walhalla is a slice of heaven on earth in Upstate South Carolina!

Walhalla is in Oconee County in Upstate South Carolina. It is the county seat of Oconee county. It is located 16 miles from Clemson University. The population was 3,801 at the 2000 census and actually decreased to 3,647 in 2007. Walhalla covers 3.71 square miles but refers to a larger area than just within the city limits.

While much of the original German influence is gone, the town hosts the annual Oktoberfest which I highly recommend for the entire family believe it or not. And it will be here again before you know it!

Walhalla is a great place to live, whether you are raising a family or wanting to enjoy retirement. With a great climate that features all 4 seasons, close proximity to all of the beauty of Oconee county and the excitement of Clemson University sporting events, Walhalla is a great town. So check out the Oktoberfest and the shops downtown and see if you do not agree that Walhalla South Carolina is a slice of heaven on earth. Please visit my website to search homes for sale in Walhalla SC or read the latest real estate market report for Walhalla SC.