Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

St. Peter Catholic Church

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019

1. St. Peter Catholic Church Marker
(side 1 • faces north • cemetery on right)

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(side 1)
This Greek Revival church, built In 1846, dedicated as "St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church," Is the oldest Catholic church in Beaufort County. Michael O'Connor (1798-1850), a native of Ireland who came to Beaufort In 1822, built it and deeded the church and lot to the bishop. Its first pastor was Rev. J.J. O'Connell (1821-1894), author of Catholicity in the Carolinas and Georgia (1879).
(Continued on other side)
(side 2)
(Continued from other side) The brick wall was built in 1857 by local craftsman Franklin Talbird. During the Civil War, the church housed a school for freedmen. The Gothic trefoil window was added in 1899. Though the parish moved to Lady's Island In 1987, this church has been used for special events since and was handsomely restored in 2012. The churchyard includes several fine examples of 19th and 20th century gravestone art.
Sponsored by the Beaufort County Historical Society, 2013

Erected 2013 by Beaufort County Historical Society

St. Peter Catholic Church Marker<br>(<i>side 2 • faces south • church on left</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019

2. St. Peter Catholic Church Marker
(side 2 • faces south • church on left)

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. (Marker Number 7-45.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 32° 26.151′ N, 80° 40.201′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. Marker is on Carteret Street (Business U.S. 21) south of Duke Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located along the sidewalk, directly in front of the southeast corner of the subject church, near the church cemetery gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 Carteret Street, Beaufort SC 29902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beaufort College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Berean Church / J. I. Washington Branch Library (about 500 feet away); Wesley Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); First African Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); Baptist Church of Beaufort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the Old Baptist Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Baptist Church of Beaufort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Beth Israel Synagogue (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.

St. Peter Catholic Church Marker (<i>side 2; wide view from cemetery; church on left</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019

3. St. Peter Catholic Church Marker (side 2; wide view from cemetery; church on left)

St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery Gravestone Art image. Click for full size.

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4. St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery Gravestone Art

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019

5. St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery Gravestone Art

St. Peter Catholic Church (<i>marker visible along sidewalk near left edge of image</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019

6. St. Peter Catholic Church (marker visible along sidewalk near left edge of image)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 2, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.