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old sheldon church
The Old Sheldon Church, formerly known as the Prince William Parish Church, has had a tumultuous and eventful history. From its first service in 1757 to its present peaceful setting, the church has followed the travails of our region's history.
Originally organized and funded in the 1740s and 50s by William Bull, whose plantation bordered the church grounds, the church was set on fire during the Revolutionary War. It was then rebuilt from the remaining walls in 1826. On January 14, 1865, Sherman's troops burned the church a second time, as part of the "March to the Sea" campaign. While the walls still refused to fall, it was never to be built again.
The following photographs were taken in June 2006 by Glen Rice of Batesburg. We are glad that Glen shared with us these pictures of such a special place.
Glen gives us directions to find the site: "The Sheldon Church ruins are located on Sheldon Church Road between Gardens Corner and Yemassee. Coming from Beaufort on US 21 North, as you approach the intersection of US 17 at Gardens Corner, bear left, continue through the stop sign and go about 1/4 mile. Turn right onto Sheldon Church Road, which is directly across from Bull Point Plantation. Go about two miles and you'll see the ruins on the right side of the road."
