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Pon Pon Chapel of Ease

Here on the old stage coach road connecting Charleston to Savannah , the Anglican Pon Pon Chapel of Ease served the Jacksonborough community for many years.  The first church was burned during the American Revolution.  It was rebuilt between 1819 and 1822 and was used until 1832 when it was again destroyed by fire.  The site is often referred to today as “The Burnt Church”.  No effort was made to rebuild the chapel. 

The chapel and four acres were deeded to the Colleton Historical Society in 1970 to celebrate the Tricentennial of South Carolina.  With additional interest, the Society received a grant from South Carolina Archives and History in 1975 to repair the wall of the chapel which had been severely damaged by hurricane Gracie in 1959.  The Society in cooperation with other groups holds various events on site throughout the year.

The chapel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.