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.