Historic Downtown in Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Roberts Building
ca. 1925
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Built as a grocery with residence upstairs, the Roberts Building stands on the site of a mid-19th century home destroyed in the Great Fire of 1907. Prior to this structure, a lumber yard and a small store stood here.
Erected by Historic Beaufort Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 32° 25.887′ N, 80° 40.203′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is in Historic Downtown. It is on Carteret Street (Business U.S. 21) south of Port Republic Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 Carteret 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: Christensen-Fordham Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wallace House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sam Levin Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brigadier General Stephen Elliott CSA (about 300 feet away); Great Fire of 1907 (about 300 feet away); Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge (about 400 feet away); Lafayette's Tour (about 400 feet away); The Beaufort Firehouse & City Hall (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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
