Effects of the Civil War on Charleston Images taken from the American Memory Collectio n and the historical sights of Charleston
Jan 13, 2016
Effects of the Civil War on Charleston
Images taken from the American Memory Collection and the
historical sights of Charleston
These two photos were taken at the old exchange and customs house.
On The Battery
The closest home was burned out.
On the Battery
These homes were damaged by artillery
fire.
Churches
The Catholic Cathedral of Saint John and
Saint Finbar.
Churches
The Catholic Cathedral of Saint John and
Saint Finbar.
Churches
Circular Church
The church was built round because it was
believed that evil spirits lurked in dark
corners.
Churches
The columns and porch of Circular Church.
Meeting Street
Circular Church and Meeting Street.
Meeting Street
Entire blocks were leveled.
O’Connor House
Union Officers were held here during shelling.
The Citadel
Confederate Officers were trained at the
Citadel, which faired far better than others during the Civil War.
North Eastern Railroad Depot
Old Exchange and Customs House
Ship at Sullivan’s Island
This sunken ship was a blockade runner.
Fort Sumter
Artillery damage is visible in the walls of the fort. The Palmetto
was named the state tree for it’s ability to absorb the shock of
cannonball fire.
Fort Sumter
A crowd gathers for the flag raising ceremony following the war.
Acknowledgements
Unless otherwise indicated, all pictures were taken from The American Memory
Collection of the Library Of Congress.
Acknowledgements
The music you hear is General Taylor
Storming Monterey
by Simon Knaeble. It was originally
performed by The Manchester Cornet
Band,
Founded in 1854.