Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Stephen Elliott Jr
Brigadier General
— C.S.A. —
Stephen Elliott Jr. Brigadier General C.S.A.
Born October 26, 1830. Beaufort, SC.
Capt., Beaufort Volunteer Artillery: 1861
Capt., 11th SC Volunteers: 1861
Chief of Artillery: SC 3rd Military District: 1862
Commanded the defense of Fort Sumter: 1863
Promoted Brig. Gen.: 1864
Counterattacked after heavy loss in Battle of the Crater: 1864
Died February 21. 1866. Aiken SC.
Erected by Stephen Elliot Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy No. 1349.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 26, 1830.
Location. 32° 26.045′ N, 80° 40.507′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. Marker can be reached from Church Street near King Street. Marker is in the cemetery surrounding Saint Helena's 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Helena's Church (here, next to this marker); St. Helena's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Barnwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Heron Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maxcy - Rhett House / "Secession House" (about 500 feet away); Grand Army of the Republic Hall (about 600 feet away); The Baptist Church of Beaufort (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.
Also see . . . Stephen Elliott, Jr. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on July 5, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
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