Historic site
Old Sheldon Church Ruins
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Visit this gorgeous, and historic place just a few minutes outside of Beaufort. It’s a perfect place to take photos under the huge Live Oaks.
Tucked away off a lonely road halfway between Savannah and Charleston, the Old Sheldon Church is one of the most hauntingly peaceful places in the Southeast. This beautiful old ruin is the remains of a church first built in 1757!
This church was known as Prince William’s Parish Church and was erected in 1745. It was the most impressive church of its time. Unfortunately, the Patriots stored gun powder in it during the Revolutionary War and it burned to the ground. It was rebuilt in 1826 and then burned to the ground again in the Civil war in 1865 by Sherman’s men. There are a few graves nearby as well.
This church was known as Prince William’s Parish Church and was erected in 1745. It was the most impressive church of its time. Unfortunately, the Patriots stored gun powder in it during the Revolutionary War and it burned to the ground. It was rebuilt in 1826 and then burned to the ground again…
About 20 mins away but well worth the drive is the most photographed site in Beaufort. This place is absolutely breathtaking!
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Location
Old Sheldon Church Road
Yemassee, SC