Historic Downtown in Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Scheper-Keyserling Building
ca. 1887
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A late 19th century building boom brought an influx of Jewish merchants to new commercial structures like this one on the ruins of the ca. 1810 Fripp House. Remains of tabby outbuildings stand in the rear.
Erected by Historic Beaufort Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 32° 25.851′ N, 80° 40.274′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is in Historic Downtown. It is on Bay Street west of Scott Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 811 Bay St, 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: Verdier House (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); The Capt. Francis Saltus House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sam Levin Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The William Levin Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedmen's Bank Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beaufort South Carolina Tricentennial (about 300 feet away); Christensen-Fordham Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
