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, -80.66758
32°26'08" N, 80°40'03" W

Quadrangle map:
Beaufort

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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

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

Related landmarks

John A. Cuthbert House (Contributing resource)
The Anchorage (Contributing resource)
Barnwell-Gough House (Contributing resource)
John Mark Verdier House (Contributing resource)
Marshlands (Contributing resource)
Robert Smalls House (Contributing resource)
Tabby Manse (Contributing resource)
William Barnwell House (Contributing resource)
Old Beaufort County Courthouse (Contributing resource)

Sources

Michael Miller - michael_a_miller [at] yahoo [dot] com
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
National Register database - Reference number 69000159
National Historic Landmark information