Beaufort Historic District
Bounded by the Beaufort River, Bladen, Hamar, and Boundary Sts., Beaufort, South Carolina
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St. Helena Episcopal Church
Constructed: 1817
Photo taken by Michael Miller in May 2015
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Coordinates:
+32.43563, -80.6675832°26'08" N, 80°40'03" W
Quadrangle map:Beaufort
Description
This coastal city, the second oldest town in the state, is marked by a distinctive style of Southern architecture, different from that of Savannah and Charleston. Structures in the district date from the early 18th to mid-19th century; houses have 2-story porticoes or verandas, and airy, open interiors. -- National Historic Landmark statement of significance, November 7, 1973
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1969
- Reference number
- 69000159
- Architectural styles
- Federal; Mid 19th Century Revival: Exotic Revival; et al.
- Areas of significance
- Architecture; Exploration/Settlement; Military; Ethnic Heritage - Native American; Commerce; Community Planning and Development; Social History; Ethnic Heritage - Black; Politics/Government
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- C - Design/Construction; A - Event
- Property type
- District
- Historic functions
- Business; Single dwelling; Specialty store; Department store; Meeting hall; Religious structure
- Current functions
- Specialty store; Single dwelling; Department store; Meeting hall; Religious structure
- Periods of significance
- 1875-1899; 1900-1924; 1925-1949; 1600-1649; 1650-1699; 1850-1874; 1700-1749; 1800-1824; 1825-1849; 1750-1799; 1500-1599
- Significant years
- 1521; 1710; 1861
- Number of properties
- Contributing buildings: 467
Contributing structures: 1
Contributing sites: 5
Contributing objects: 1
Non-contributing buildings: 348
Non-contributing sites: 2
Update Log
- February 19, 2021: New photo from Michael Miller
- December 2, 2019: New photos from Michael Miller
- May 28, 2015: New photo from Michael Miller
- August 15, 2014: Photo imported by Michael Miller
- June 16, 2014: New Street View added by Michael Miller