Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Baptist Church of Beaufort
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009
1. The Baptist Church of Beaufort Marker
With Joseph B. Cook as pastor, the church was chartered as a Baptist church by the State of South Carolina on January 27,1804. At the beginning of the Civil War the building was taken over by the Union Army and used as a hospital for "coloured soldiers".
The present building was erected in 1844 under the leadership of Richard Fuller, pastor. The tabby foundations of a prior meeting house remains in the church yard.
Among the notable converts were William B. Johnson and Richard Fuller, first and third presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1876.
Location. 32° 26.083′ N, 80° 40.385′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is on Charles Street near King Street, on the right when traveling south. 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: A different marker also named Baptist Church of Beaufort (a few steps from this marker); Site of the Old Baptist Meeting House (within shouting
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Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 19, 2009
2. The Baptist Church of Beaufort Marker, at right
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 19, 2009
3. The Baptist Church of Beaufort
Historic American Buildings Survey, February 1979
4. The Baptist Church of Beaufort
Historic American Engineering Record,HABS SC,7-BEAUF,3-5
Historic American Buildings Survey, February 1979
5. The Baptist Church of Beaufort Nave
Historic American Engineering Record, HABS SC,7-BEAUF,3-9
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 19, 2009
6. The Baptist Church of Beaufort
"Stones used as steps to enter
or leave a horse carriage. Located
in front of sanctuary prior to 1864."
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 19, 2009
7. The Baptist Church of Beaufort Carriage Stones
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 19, 2009
8. The Baptist Church of Beaufort seen with stepping stones at left
Historic American Buildings Survey, February 1979
9. The Baptist Church of Beaufort
Historic American Engineering Record, HABS SC,7-BEAUF,3-11
Photographed by Mike Stroud, December 22, 2009
10. The Baptist Church of Beaufort Cemetery
Reg. Mounted Rifles, U.S.A.
who "fell mortally wounded
in a battle with the Indians in
Oregon, while leading his men
gallantly to victory."
June 17th 1851
Genl. Jones Report,
He was a gifted, accomplished
and noble hearted gentleman.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 19, 2009
11. The Baptist Church of Beaufort Cemetery
James W. Patterson
Co. A
11 SC Inf.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 19, 2009
12. The Baptist Church of Beaufort
Some of the tabby remains of foundations of a prior meeting house in the church yard, as mentioned
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,584 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on April 29, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9. submitted on April 29, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 10, 11, 12. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
