The Remnants Of This Abandoned Church In Mississippi Are Hauntingly Beautiful

While the Windsor Ruins are most often associated with Mississippi, the ruins of St. John’s Episcopal Church are just as worthy of a visit. In fact, they are one of the most photographed historic sites in the state.

The church was built in Glen Allan around 1830, making it one of the first churches constructed in the Delta region.

During the Civil War, the church’s stained glass windows were removed and used to make ammunition, marking the beginning of its demise.

In the years that followed the war, the church fell into further ruin.

By 1869, Bishop William Mercer Green declared the church unfit for use, and by 1882, the parish was reduced to a mission.

In the early 1900s, a tornado hit the area and all but demolished what was left of the once stunning church.

Situated in the middle of Greenfield Cemetery, the beautiful ruins are truly a sight to be seen, and one way to do so is by taking the Greenfield Cemetery Candlelight Tour.

The tour is ran by local residents who are able to provide a ton of interesting information about the history of one of the state’s most recognizable sites. Get more information on the tour here.

Have you had the chance to see the ruins of St. John's Episcopal Church in person?