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)
(side 1 faces south • church on left)
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.
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.
Erected 2018 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History; sponsored by Beaufort County Historical Society. (Marker Number 7-58.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 32° 26.088′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry and on the Sea Islands. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Baptist Church of Beaufort (a few steps from this marker); Site of the Old Baptist Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019
2. Baptist Church of Beaufort Marker
(side 2 faces north • church on right)
(side 2 faces north • church on right)
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
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 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 978 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
