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

St. Helena's Episcopal Church

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009

1. St. Helena's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. †
St. Helena's Parish was established June 7, 1712 by act of Provincial Assembly. First rector, The Rev. William Guy, was appointed 1713; Glebe lands of 50 acres provided 1717. Original church erected 1724; Enlarged 1770 and 1817 when present size was established and galleries added; Rebuilt 1842.
Altar silver given in 1734 by Capt. John Bull in memory of his wife, massacred by Indians.
Among the notables buried in the church yard are 2 British Revolutionary officers and 3 American generals. The oldest marked grave is dated 1724.

Erected by St. Helena's Episcopal Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1898.

Location. 32° 26.039′ N, 80° 40.487′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It can be reached from North Street near Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Colonel John Barnwell (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Helena's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Elliott Jr (within shouting

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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); The Baptist Church of Beaufort (about 600 feet away); Grand Army of the Republic Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.

St. Helena's Episcopal Church Marker, south doorway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009

2. St. Helena's Episcopal Church Marker, south doorway