Sheldon
Twice Burned
State: South Carolina
County: Beaufort County
Founded: 1757
Abandoned: 1779/1865
Peak Population: Plantation community
Sheldon was a wealthy plantation community centered on the Prince William Parish Church. The British burned it in 1779. It was rebuilt, then Sherman's troops burned it again in 1865. The church ruins (Old Sheldon Church) are now one of the most photographed sites in South Carolina.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Burned in Revolutionary War
- Burned again in Civil War
- Iconic church ruins
Location
Address: Sheldon, SC
Coordinates: 32.5833, -80.75