Sheldon Church Ruins, Yemansee, South Carolina

Another place I made a return visit to on my recent trip to Georgia and South Carolina was the ruins of Sheldon Church in Yemansee, South Carolina. It’s a fabulous place to photograph so I always try to stop by when I’m in the area.

Sheldon Church, originally known as the Prince William’s Parish Church, has a long history. Originally built in the 1750s, it was burned by the British during the Revolutionary War. Rebuilt in the 1820s, it was severely damaged during the Civil War. Some reports state the church was burned in 1865 by General Sherman. Other reports state is wasn’t burnt – just severely damaged.