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

Colonel John Barnwell

"Tuscarora Jack"

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 28, 2019

1. Colonel John Barnwell Marker

Inscription. Born in Dublin Ireland in 1671
Son of Jacobite, Alderman Matthew Barnwell
Immigrated to South Carolina in 1701
Protege of Governor Nathaniel Johnson
and Chief Justice Nicholas Trott
Deputy Surveyor in 1703
Clerk of the Council 1703
Deputy Secretary of the Council 1704
Led the 1711 expedition against the Tuscarora Indians
An early member of the Parish Church of St. Helena
1715 Commander, Port Royal Militia
against the Yamassee Indians
Commander of the Carolina Scouts
Died May 4, 1724

Erected by The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of South Carolina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1671.

Location. 32° 26.045′ N, 80° 40.469′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It can be reached from Newcastle Street north of North Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in the cemetery surrounding Saint Helenas Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 Newcastle 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.

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: Richard Heron Anderson (a few steps from this marker); St. Helena's Episcopal Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Elliott Jr (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Helena's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Baptist Church of Beaufort (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Baptist Church of Beaufort (about 500 feet away); Maxcy-Rhett House / "Secession House" (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 28, 2019

2. Colonel John Barnwell Marker

Colonel John Barnwell Marker next to Richard Heron Anderson marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 28, 2019

3. Colonel John Barnwell Marker next to Richard Heron Anderson marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,049 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.