Old Sheldon Church Ruins
by Priscilla Burgers
Title
Old Sheldon Church Ruins
Artist
Priscilla Burgers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
OLD SHELDON CHURCH RUINS by PRISCILLA BURGERS
The image is the Old Sheldon Church Ruins in Yemassee, South Carolina. Known as the Sheldon Church or Old Sheldon Church, the pre-existing building was originally known as Prince William's Parish Church. The church was built in the Greek Revival style between 1745 and 1753. Prince William's was burned by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War. In 1826 it was rebuilt and not burnt by William Tecumseh Sherman, in 1865, as told by signs at the site based on a letter written by a Yankee.
An alternative view has more recently come to light. In a letter dated February 3, 1866, Miton Leverett wrote that "Sheldon Church not burn't. Just torn up in the inside, but can be repaired." The inside of the church was apparently gutted to reuse materials to rebuild homes burnt by Sherman's army.
The ruins lie amongst majestic oaks and scattered graves. Inside the ruins of the church lies the remains of Colonel William Bull, who "greatly assisted General Oglethorpe in establishing the physical layout of Savannah, Georgia. Bull surveyed the land in 1733 to form the basic grid pattern of the streets and squares."
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Comments (34)
Johanna Hurmerinta
Congratulations! Your fantastic art is featured in the FIVE STAR ARTIST group. LF. Please archive the image in "NEW! Featured Images Archive & Thank You Thread (June 2017 Onwards)"
Pamela Newcomb
Historic, with many stories of its own, you have captured its glory. Congratulations on your feature in The 200 Club.
Randy Rosenberger
This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our Featured section of our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Judy Vincent
This image is being featured in the “Landscape and Landmark Photography” group – one of the most active groups on Fine Art America featuring the best landscape photographers in the world! Congratulations on your excellent work!
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