Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dr. Henry Woodward, Surgeon 1646-1686
(First Permanent Settler of South Carolina)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010
1. Dr. Henry Woodward, Surgeon 1646-1686 Marker
Erected 1973 by South Carolina Society Colonial Dames of the XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1864.
Location. 32° 25.965′ N, 80° 40.221′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It can be reached from Craven Street west of Carteret Street (Business U.S. 21), on the right when traveling west. Located between Carteret Street (US-BUS 21) and Scott Street at the Beaufort Arsenal. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 713
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Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry and on the Sea Islands. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Beaufort Arsenal (a few steps from this marker); The Beaufort Firehouse & City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); City Meat Market & Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); A City Transformed (within shouting distance of this marker); Beth Israel Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); United When the Impossible Suddenly Became Possible (within shouting distance
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 27, 2010
2. Dr. Henry Woodward, Surgeon Marker
Also see . . . Dr. Henry Woodward - Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 26, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Additional commentary.
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Dr. Henry Woodward was many things, chef among them a notorious slave trader. The use of one phase, "friend to the Indian", first written by an English Lord, is often used as a simple sentiment to describe him but creates a false narrative. Dr. Henry Woodward's full history and the history of the Indian slave trade can be easily accessible. It' is hoped that this monument can be amended or that a drawing and more lengthy description of Indian life and slavery will be included at the site.
— Submitted March 25, 2015, by Sojourner of Sea Island, Georgia.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 27, 2010
3. Dr. Henry Woodward, Surgeon Marker, in the courtyard of the Beaufort Arsenal
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 27, 2010
4. Dr. Henry Woodward, Marker, located at the Beaufort Arsenal
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 27, 2010
5. The Beaufort Arsenal
Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 1, 2012
6. Dr. Henry Woodward, Surgeon Marker, relocated in 2012
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1977/79
7. Beaufort Arsenal Courtyard
Historic American Engineering Record, HABS SC,7-BEAUF,13-5
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,331 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on January 7, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on May 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on April 29, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
