Item Details
Ruins of Old White Church, St. Helena Island
| Format | Postcard |
|---|---|
| Description | 2 pages |
| Language | English |
| City, State | Beaufort County, SC |
| Subject | Fine Arts |
| Notes | St. Helena Island, Beaufort County, S.C.One of the best example of tabby construction (oyster shells) is the Chapel of Ease of St. Helena's Parish. Built about 1740 for use as a convenience for plantation owners too far from Beaufort to attend church there. It was destroyed by forest fire in 1886. |
| Collection | James R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards |
| Contributor | Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Rights |  Copyright Not EvaluatedDigitized collections are made accessible for purposes of education and research.
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