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Effects of the Civil War on Charleston
Images taken from the American Memory Collection and the
historical sights of Charleston
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These two photos were taken at the old exchange and customs house.
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On The Battery
The closest home was burned out.
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On the Battery
These homes were damaged by artillery
fire.
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Churches
The Catholic Cathedral of Saint John and
Saint Finbar.
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Churches
The Catholic Cathedral of Saint John and
Saint Finbar.
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Churches
Circular Church
The church was built round because it was
believed that evil spirits lurked in dark
corners.
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Churches
The columns and porch of Circular Church.
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Meeting Street
Circular Church and Meeting Street.
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Meeting Street
Entire blocks were leveled.
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O’Connor House
Union Officers were held here during shelling.
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The Citadel
Confederate Officers were trained at the
Citadel, which faired far better than others during the Civil War.
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North Eastern Railroad Depot
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Old Exchange and Customs House
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Ship at Sullivan’s Island
This sunken ship was a blockade runner.
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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.
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Fort Sumter
A crowd gathers for the flag raising ceremony following the war.
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Acknowledgements
Unless otherwise indicated, all pictures were taken from The American Memory
Collection of the Library Of Congress.
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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.