Behind the Live Oak
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Behind the Live Oak
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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At this angle the live oak branches seem to protect and try to hide the ruins of the Old Sheldon Church in northern Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Old Sheldon Church was originally known as Prince William's Parish Church and was built in the Greek Revival style between 1745 and 1753. It was burned down by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War. In 1826, it was rebuilt only to be burned again by General Sherman in February 1865. Today, these gorgeous ruins from a bygone era are found amongst majestic oaks and scattered ancient graves. Inside the ruins of the church is the burial site of Colonel William Bull, who, along with General Oglethorpe, was key in establishing the physical layout of Savannah, Georgia.
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January 9th, 2015
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Allan Van Gasbeck
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