Parris Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009
1. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses National significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
2001
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 2001 by U.S.Dept. of the Interior. (Marker Number # 74001822.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Forts and Castles • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2001.
Location. 32° 18.376′ N, 80° 40.54′ W. Marker is on Parris Island, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is on Belleau Wood Road, on the right. At the end of Belleau Wood Rd, north end of the circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parris Island SC 29905, 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: Fort San Marcos (a few steps from this marker); Northern Most Known Bastion of Spanish Florida (a few steps from this marker); Fort San Marcos & The Ribaut Monument (a few steps from this marker); Jean Ribault Monument (a few steps from this
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Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009
2. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker
located at the Belleau Wood Rd circle
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009
3. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker along the north hiking trail
National Historic Landmark:
Charlesfort--Santa Elena Site *** (added 1974 - Site - #74001822)
Also known as Ribault Monument;San Marcos;San Felipe;38BU51
Address Restricted, Beaufort
Historic Significance: Information Potential
Area of Significance: Military, Historic - Non-Aboriginal
Cultural Affiliation: Spanish Colonial, French Colonial
Period of Significance: 1500-1599
Owner: Federal
Historic Function: Defense
Historic Sub-function: Military Facility
Current Function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Museum, Underwater
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009
4. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker ( AKA Ribault Monument;San Marcos;San Felipe );
see nearby Markers for Ribault Monument
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009
5. French Tribute
The first French stronghold on this continent
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009
6. Tabby pylons outline a part of the :
Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site -Ribaut Monument;San Marcos;San Felipe site
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,337 times since then and 323 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 27, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
