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Graves Of Pon Pon
The Pon Pon Chapel Of Ease is ‘off the beaten path’…and on an electric utility dirt road. The first wooden Chapel here was built in 1725, right after the Yemassee War (Yemassee were a confederation of Native Americans).
My love of old cemeteries and grave yards brings me here about once a year. A Colleton County Historic group has worked hard to maintain the site and they may have even saved the ruins from caving in completely.
Below is a sampling of the grave sites that remain scattered around the ruins.
Hidden And Broken, Headstone
Found behind the Circular Church, Charleston, South Carolina.
Best guess dating probably mid 1700’s. The first inscribed headstone back here is 1729.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church B&W
Besides being the oldest original (not burned, bombed, or earthquaked) church in Charleston it is incredibly photogenic. Just looking through window at the other historical scenes adds drama.
Below I walked a few steps in the church, turned and shot over the pews. I try to do this in all the churches since it’s an angle usually missed.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Charleston, South Carolina.
A Bit More Than Broken I’m Afraid
I’m not sure these pieces even fit together. There was a wrought iron fence though. The marsh is pretty close so it might not matter too much longer.
Going Out In Style, Pyramid Crypt
Palm trees, a marsh, and of course a pyramid mausoleum.
A Camp Meeting Grounds Cabin (tent)
Maybe the best B&W, Monochrome, photography subjects you can find. We visit the various grounds whenever we can and find all new ways to shoot ea h time.
This is the time of year for a camp meeting, revivals. A great time to stop by.
The grounds here have 99 tents (cabins) built around an open sided tabernacle. This is private property, be respectful and people are happy to stop by and chat.
Indian Fields, South Carolina.
1850 Plantation Chapel
Prior to 1850 this small building was a spring house. When repaired it was turned into a chapel for a plantation.
In 1865 most of Middleton Plantation was burned by the 56th New York Regiment marching towards Charleston. The chapel remained.
Middleton Plantation, South Carolina.