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Old Sheldon Church Ruins

A sight in Sheldon, Beaufort, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Old Sheldon Church Ruins in Sheldon, Beaufort
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Why go

Brick ruins of an 18th-century church under huge live oaks.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Beaufort, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Lowcountry Produce Market & Café, 14 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Sheldon
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

The 5 closest curated picks in Beaufort, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lowcountry Produce Market & Café

    Local market and café for shrimp and grits, pimento cheese and pies.

    Food · 14 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    John Mark Verdier House

    1804 Federal-style house museum on Bay Street run by Historic Beaufort Foundation.

    Sight · 14 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

    Riverfront lawns and swings facing the Beaufort River and Woods Memorial Bridge.

    Outdoors · 14 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Saltus River Grill

    Waterfront seafood grill with sushi and a patio over the park.

    Food · 14 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Fishcamp on 11th Street

    Dockside bar and seafood spot on Battery Creek in Port Royal.

    Drinks · 17 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Old Sheldon Church Ruins is a stop on our Charleston & Savannah route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Beaufort run from 57°F in January to 88°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Old Sheldon Church Ruins itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Beaufort from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Beaufort weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Old Sheldon Church Rd, Yemassee, SC 29945, USA
Coordinates
32.61853, -80.78044
Destination
Beaufort, South Carolina

Old Sheldon Church Ruins: quick answers

How much time do you need at Old Sheldon Church Ruins?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Old Sheldon Church Ruins. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Old Sheldon Church Ruins?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Short detour on the way north; free.

Is Old Sheldon Church Ruins free?

Yes, we list Old Sheldon Church Ruins as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Old Sheldon Church Ruins?

Old Sheldon Church Ruins is at Old Sheldon Church Rd, Yemassee, SC 29945, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Old Sheldon Church Ruins?

Old Sheldon Church Ruins appears on Charleston & Savannah, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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