Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Baptist Church of Beaufort
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019
1. Baptist Church of Beaufort Marker (side 1 faces south • church on left)
Inscription.
Baptist Church of Beaufort. . , (side 1) , The Baptist Church of Beaufort descends from Euhaw Baptist Church on Edisto Island. In 1794 the first meeting house was built on this site. In 1795 Henry Holcombe moved to Beaufort and became the first mission pastor. The Beaufort Baptist Church was formally constituted as an independent church in 1804. The first burial was in 1809. Prior to the Civil War, 3,557 of 3,723 members were enslaved people. ,
(Continued on other side). , (side 2) ,
(Continued from other side). The current Greek Revival building dates to 1844 and was constructed under the pastorate of Richard Fuller, who served 1833-1847. During the Civil War the church was a Union Army hospital for black troops. In Dec. 1862, Rev. Solomon Peck read the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation from the pulpit to an audience of escaped slaves and black soldiers. After the war, nearly all black members left to join newly formed black churches. ,
Sponsored by the Beaufort County Historical Society, 2018. . This historical marker was erected in 2018 by Beaufort County Historical Society. It is in Beaufort in Beaufort County South Carolina
(side 1) The Baptist Church of Beaufort descends from Euhaw Baptist Church on Edisto Island. In 1794 the first meeting house was built on this site. In 1795 Henry Holcombe moved to Beaufort and became the first mission pastor. The Beaufort Baptist Church was formally constituted as an independent church in 1804. The first burial was in 1809. Prior to the Civil War, 3,557 of 3,723 members were enslaved people.
(Continued on other side)
(side 2)
(Continued from other side)
The current Greek Revival building dates to 1844 and was constructed under the pastorate of Richard Fuller, who served 1833-1847. During the Civil War the church was a Union Army hospital for black troops. In Dec. 1862, Rev. Solomon Peck read the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation from the pulpit to an audience of escaped slaves and black soldiers. After the war, nearly all black members left to join newly formed black churches.
Sponsored by the Beaufort County Historical Society, 2018
Erected 2018
Click or scan to see this page online
by Beaufort County Historical Society. (Marker Number 7-58.)
Location. 32° 26.088′ N, 80° 40.383′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. Marker is on Charles Street north of King Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located along the sidewalk, near the northeast corner of the subject church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Charles Street, Beaufort SC 29902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Baptist Church of Beaufort
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019
2. Baptist Church of Beaufort Marker (side 2 faces north • church on right)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019
3. Baptist Church of Beaufort Marker (wide view; marker located near northeast corner of church)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019
4. Baptist Church of Beaufort (northeast corner; marker visible near center; cemetery on right)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019
5. Baptist Church of Beaufort (southeast corner view)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.