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

The Capt. Francis Saltus House

ca. 1796

— Beaufort 300 —

The Capt. Francis Saltus House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019

1. The Capt. Francis Saltus House Marker

Inscription.
Significant as one of the tallest known surviving tabby structures, the house was built by a prominent merchant. Altered in the 20th century by removal of the first floor, it remains architecturally important.

Erected by Historic Beaufort Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 32° 25.839′ N, 80° 40.257′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is at the intersection of Bay Street and Scott Street, on the right when traveling east on Bay Street. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the northeast corner of the subject building, facing Bay Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 Bay Street, Beaufort SC 29902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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.

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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: Verdier House (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); The Sam Levin Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Scheper-Keyserling Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Beaufort South Carolina Tricentennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Christensen-Fordham Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge (about 300 feet away); Great Fire of 1907 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.

Another marker is no longer nearby. First Fort (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding The Capt. Francis Saltus House. Tabby is a type of concrete made by burning oyster shells to create lime, then mixing it with water, sand, ash and broken

The Capt. Francis Saltus House (<i>marker visible at left/east corner</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2019

2. The Capt. Francis Saltus House (marker visible at left/east corner)

oyster shells.

Also see . . . South Carolina Historic Properties Record. Petitions to South Carolina Legislature show this tabby structure was erected by Captain Francis Saltus circa 1796 as a ship's store. Original building of which substantial segments survive, was a narrow rectangular end gable store built of tabby. (Submitted on June 18, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 989 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.