08 September 2012

Church Photo in Lieu of Attendance - Pon Pon Chapel of Ease

Pon Pon Chapel of Ease, Jacksonboro, S.C.
Pon Pon Chapel is a beautiful spot. I've never seen anyone else there but in truth it is protected by such giant and ferocious mosquitoes that make it pretty much a click a photo and run place. The mosquitoes are so big I was surprised they didn't show up in the picture. This is where they should test insect repellant.

It is a lovely, peaceful place on a quiet country road. SCIWay has a good write up on the chapel. All that is left is the facade, brick ruins and small historic cemetery.

National Registry Property: The chapel site was located on Parker’s Ferry Road, the busy stagecoach thoroughfare that connected Charleston and Savannah. In 1754, a brick chapel was erected to replace the earlier wooden structure. This brick chapel burned in ca.1801, causing Pon Pon Chapel to become subsequently known as the Burnt Church. The chapel was rebuilt between 1819 and 1822, and was in use until 1832 when it was again reduced to ruins. The façade of Pon Pon Chapel had a central, rounded arched entrance flanked by rounded arched windows on either side, all constructed in a brickwork pattern of one stretcher alternating with two headers. The two round windows in the façade’s upper level utilized the same brickwork pattern. The walls were constructed in Flemish bond. The chapel’s historical significance is due in part to Rev. John Wesley preaching two sermons here on April 24, 1737 and for its burial ground that contains the remains of Congressmen Aedanus Burke and O’Brien Smith, in addition to numerous local leaders. Listed in the National Register January 5, 1972.


10 comments:

Allen Forrest said...

Very nice photos! I laughed at your comment about being surprised that the mosquitoes didn't show in the photo.

Charlestonjoan said...

Thanks Allen. The mosquitoes were so bad, I was dancing.

Marcheline said...

Mosquitos aside, THIS is my kind of place! Thanks for allowing us all the benefits of seeing it without fear of exsanguination.

Catalyst said...

I can see why it's not in use anymore. And I don't mean the mosquitoes.

Les said...

I have missed going to church with you.

Charlestonjoan said...

No one has said that for a very long time! :) Good to hear!

Charlestonjoan said...

It isn't exactly weather proof.

Charlestonjoan said...

It is lovely. Tricky to find so no one happens upon it accidentally.

Catherine said...

My dear friend was married there about 8 years ago! It was fall-ish weather though, so perhaps not so mosquito-y. Thanks for the memory. :)

Charlestonjoan said...

I can't even imagine how beautiful that must have been. I haven't seen any other wedding photos from that location.

Speaking of beautiful, I back tracked to your blog. Your children are adorable!