A sliver of the moon shines through a partly cloudy sky, creating a natural roof for the Old Sheldon Church Ruins in Yemassee, SC on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Copyright 2015 Jason Barnette Sheldon Church, originally known as Prince William's Parish Church, was built in 1753. In 1779 British General Prevost marched from Savannah into South Carolina during the Revolutionary War and burned the church to the ground. It was rebuilt, but the church faced the fate again. In 1865 General Sherman marched from Savannah into South Carolina during the Civil War, known locally as the War Between the States, and burned the church to the ground again. It was never rebuilt. Today the historic site is open to the public 24/7, and has become a popular destination for photographers and wedding ceremonies.
A sliver of the moon shines through a partly cloudy sky, creating a natural roof for the Old Sheldon Church Ruins in Yemassee, SC on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Copyright 2015 Jason Barnette
Sheldon Church, originally known as Prince William's Parish Church, was built in 1753. In 1779 British General Prevost marched from Savannah into South Carolina during the Revolutionary War and burned the church to the ground. It was rebuilt, but the church faced the fate again. In 1865 General Sherman marched from Savannah into South Carolina during the Civil War, known locally as the War Between the States, and burned the church to the ground again. It was never rebuilt.
Today the historic site is open to the public 24/7, and has become a popular destination for photographers and wedding ceremonies.
