Tag: Old Sheldon Church Ruins
Old Sheldon Church Ruins is a historic site located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, approximately 17 miles north of Beaufort in the Sheldon area.
Originally known as Prince William’s Parish Church, it was constructed between 1745 and 1753 in the Greek Revival style, considered one of the earliest attempts in America to imitate a Greek temple.
The church was burned by British troops in 1779 during the Revolutionary War and rebuilt in 1826. During the Civil War, it was again destroyed, possibly by Union forces or dismantled by locals for building materials.
Today, the ruins, surrounded by majestic oaks and ancient graves, are a popular site for visitors and photographers. The remains of Colonel William Bull, who assisted in establishing the layout of Savannah, Georgia, are interred here.
The site is owned and maintained by the Parish Church of St. Helena in Beaufort and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Visitors are welcome to explore the site respectfully, though climbing on the ruins or grave markers is prohibited.
The Old Sheldon Church Ruins is a historic site in Beaufort County, SC, approximately 17 miles north of Beaufort in the Sheldon area.
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