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This church was used in filming for the Forrest Gump movie. Forrest prayed for shrimp there.
Constructed ca. 1833, Stoney Creek Independent Presbyterian Chapel is the only pre-Civil War structure remaining in the village of McPhersonville. This village was built on high ground away from the rice fields in the midst of a tall pine forest. Built by the planters of Prince William Parish who resided in the village during the summer months, the one-story frame building is in the Greek Revival style with later Victorian features.
Since it was created as a summer chapel, Stoney Creek is plain and austere, as one would expect for a Presbyterian congregation. It boasts an imposing façade with four Doric columns supporting a pedimented roof, sash windows with semi-elliptical transoms, and a round stained glass window. An octagonal steeple was added in 1890. The lantern of the steeple features arched 6-light windows on four sides. A small wooden finial rests atop the conical roof. The interior is very simple with plain plaster walls, original wooden pews, and wide pine floors. The site was used as a hospital and the grounds for a campsite by Federal troops. Regular worship at the chapel dwindled due to the economy and lack of growth in the community. As a result the congregation was dissolved in 1967.
As we make our way to Old Amersham, we enjoy the lovely forest and filtered light from the forest canopy dancing around us on the ground and tree trunks.
There's also a video to go with it:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbXslp2z-ao
Photography: Henrik Adamsen / www.henrikadamsen.com
Makeup: Monika Grensteen @ Uniquelook
There's also a video to go with it:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbXslp2z-ao
Photography: Henrik Adamsen / www.henrikadamsen.com
Makeup: Monika Grensteen @ Uniquelook