Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. Helena's Church
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1. St. Helena's Church Marker (front)
(Marker Front):
This Episcopal Parish was established by Act of the Assembly June 7, 1712. The first known rector, William Guy, conducted early worship services in homes of settlers. The parish suffered greatly during the 1715 Yemassee Indian attack; constructed the present building in 1724 (enlarged 1817 & 1842); and was given communion silver in 1734 by John Bull, a captain in the militia. According to local tradition, the
(Marker reverse):
church was used by British to stable horses during the Revolution and as a hospital in the Civil War. In 1823 Dr. Joseph R. Walker became rector, serving 55 years, during which time at least 25 parishioners entered the ministry. Among those buried in the churchyard are 2 British officers, 3 American generals, and 17 ministers of the gospel. The 1962 parish house serves the community for various functions.
Erected 1992 by Beaufort County Historical Society and Preservation Trust for Historic St Helena's Episcopal Church. (Marker Number 7-22.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil
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Location. 32° 26.042′ N, 80° 40.507′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is on Church Street south of King Street when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Church Street, 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stephen Elliott Jr (here, next to this marker); St. Helena's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Barnwell (within shouting 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); Grand Army of the Republic Hall (about 600 feet away); The Baptist Church of Beaufort (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Baptist Church of Beaufort (about 700 feet away); Site of the Old Baptist Meeting House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.
Regarding St. Helena's Church. The church is part of
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2. St. Helena's Church Marker (reverse)
Also see . . .
1. Parish Church of St. Helena, YouTube. Nestled in the heart of historic Beaufort, SC, the Parish Church of St. Helena is a must-see for anyone visiting the area. (Submitted on June 26, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. St. Helenas 1712. The Commons House of Assembly, under the Lords Proprietors of Carolina, established St. Helenas in 1712 as a colonial parish of the Church of England. (Submitted on June 26, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. St. Helenas Episcopal Church. Nestled within the confines of a low brick wall surrounding this historic church and cemetery, St. Helenas Episcopal Church has witnessed some of Beauforts most compelling tales. (Submitted on June 26, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Yamasee War. The Yamasee War (also spelled Yemassee War) (1715–1717) was a conflict between British settlers of colonial South Carolina and various Native American Indian tribes, including the Yamasee, Muscogee, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Catawba, Apalachee, Apalachicola, Yuchi, Savannah River Shawnee, Congaree, Waxhaw, Pee Dee, Cape Fear, Cheraw, and others. (Submitted on June 26, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
5. Beaufort Historic District. Beaufort is significant for its role as a major center of South Carolinas antebellum
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3. St. Helena's Church
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4. St. Helena's Church Westside Door
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5. St. Helena's Church, at right of westside doorway
Assembly under Colonial
Government. A.D. 1712.
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6. 2 British Soldiers as mentioned in the Marker
William Calderwood
and
Ensign John Finley
of Col. Prevost's British
troops killed in battle near
Gray's Hill Feb. 3. 1779
Buried here Feb. 5 1779.
Rest in peace
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7. St. Helena's Church, February 2008
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8. St. Helena's Church - Side from Cemetery
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9. General Stephen Elliott 's C.S.A. Grave
10. Stephen Elliott, Jr.
Oct. 26, 1830 - Feb. 21, 1866
Oct. 26, 1830 - Feb. 21, 1866
Stephen Elliott, Jr. was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War. He was a planter, state legislator in South Carolina and militia officer before the Civil War and a fisherman after the war.
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11. Capt Paul Hamilton
Asst. Adj. Genl. of this Command.
The noble and brave youth
who was slain and gave his life,
A sacrifice to his Country, was the
Most promising Young Officer,
That it has ever been my fortune
to meet.
He was but 20 years of age,
Had been in 80 Battles.
He was brave to a fault, always
Foremost in danger, in the path
Of duty. His gallantry was only
equaled ,by his modesty
And strict performance of every
Trust confided in him.
Signed Stephen D. Lee
Brig. Genl. Commg.
"Go Soldier to your glorious rest, Your truth and valoring rearing; The bravest are the tenderest, The loving are the Daring "
"So sleep the brave who sink to rest, with all their country's best "
"Go Soldier to your glorious rest, Your truth and valoring rearing; The bravest are the tenderest, The loving are the Daring "
"So sleep the brave who sink to rest, with all their country's best "
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12. Marble Tombstones
During the Civil War, when Union forces occupied Beaufort, the church was stripped of its furnishings, marble tombstones were brought in for use as operating tables, and the balconies were decked over to make a second floor.
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13. Robt.Randolph Sams D.D.S.
...1827 ...1910...
Served Throughout War for
Southern Independence
with The Beaufort Vol. Artillery C.S.A.
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14. S.H. Rodgers
Bee Rifles
C.S.A.
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15. St. Helena's Church Lt. Gen. Richard Heron Anderson Confederate States Army
The Parish Church of St. Helena
Lieutenant General Richard Heron “Fightin Dick” Anderson (1821-1879). An 1842 West Point graduate, Anderson served in the Mexican War, resigning his commission to join the Confederate Army in 1861. Starting as the Colonel of the 1st South Carolina, he assumed command of Charleston as a Brigadier General when General Beauregard went to Virginia. Subsequently, he became a Brigade Commander in Longstreets Division on the Peninsula and after being promoted to Major General, commanded Divisions at Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness. Anderson assumed command of ll Corps. at Spotsylvania when General Longstreet was severely wounded following the Battle of the Wilderness. Promoted to Lieutenant General at Cold Harbor, he fought to the end at Saylers Creek, finally surrendering with General Lee at Appomattox Court House.
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16. Lt. Gen. Richard Heron Anderson Confederate States Army
circa 1862
17. Richard Heron Anderson
October 7, 1821 - June 26, 1878
October 7, 1821 - June 26, 1878
Richard Heron Anderson was a career U.S. Army officer, fighting with distinction in the Mexican-American War. He also served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War, fighting in the Eastern Theater of the conflict and most notably during the 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.
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18. William Henry Cory close-up
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19. William Henry Cory
William Henry Cory
Born in Clapham, England
May 2,1831
Survivor of the famous charge
of the Light Brigade at
Balaclaya, Oct. 25, 1854.
Served in Confederate Army
1862-1865
Died Jan. 29, 1893
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20. Etched Tablet in the South Wall Of the Church
In Memory of our Honored Dead of St.Helena Parrish
Who wore the Gray and fell in the service of
THE CONFEDERATE STATES 1861-1865
Lt.Col. B.J. Johnson, Killed Bull Run. July 21,1861.
Walter Curry. Died in Virginia.
Lt. Wm. F. Barnwell. Died Coles Island. Nov. 20,1861.
Stephen B. Barnwell. Killed Martinsburg. Oct. 21,1862.
Thos. G. Barnwell. Died Greenville. 1862.
Geo. W. Fripp. Killed Okatee. Aug 1862.
J.Thos. Edings Fripp. Killed Combahee. Aug. 1862.
Jos. Edings Fripp. Died Port Royal Ferry. 1862.
Jos. F. Johnson. Died 1862.
John H. Webb. Died McPhersonville. 1862.
Thos. B. Fripp. Killed Pocotaligo. Oct. 22, 1862
Capt. Paul Hamilton. Killed Vicksburg. Dec. 29,1862.
Capt. Geo. B. Cuthbert. Killed Chancellorsville. May 1863.
Lt. Pinckney Seabrook. Killed Chancellorsville. May 1863.
Lt. Allen Stuart. Died Aiken. Dec 1863.
Capt. Ralph E. Elliot. Killed Cold Harbor. June 26,1864.
Henry Verdier. Killed Virginia. 1864.
Lt. Stuart Barnwell. Died Richmond. July 23,1864.
Frederick P. Leverett,Surgeon. Died July 23, 1864
Lt. James A. Hamilton. Died Charleston. July 23, 1864.
Lt. Henry Stuart. Killed Averysboro, March 16, 1865.
Lt.Col. Robt. de Treville. Killed Averysboro.March 16,1865.
Lt.Col. Geo. Mosse Stoney. Killed Bentonville.March 19,1865.
Marion Chaplin. Died 1865.
Bower Chaplin. Died 1865.
J. Edings Sams.Died Smithfield. March 22,1865
Eugene T. Chaplin. Died in Prison. 1865
Capt. Horance H. Sams. Died Goldsboro May 6,1865.
Rich'd Reynolds. Died McPhersonville.
P.P. Murray. Died.
John Renyolds.M.D. Died Hardeville.
John Jenkins. Died
"The triumphs of might are transient.they pass and are
forgotten.the suffering of right are graven deepest on
the cronicles of nations. "
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21. Moss Topped Crypt
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22. Mausoleum for F.W. Scheper
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23. Scheper Mausoleum Interior
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24. St. Helena's Church
West face
A Memorial to Major John La BoulardeRie de Treville
Born: 1742 Louis Bourg, N.S. Died: 1791 Beaufort, S.C.
Married 1778 Sarah Wilkinson Beaufort, S.C.
He was truely a good friend St. Helena's Church records
North face
Lieut. Of Grenadiers Under the Marquis de Granby Seven Years War
South face
Major 4 Reg. S.C. Artillery Continental Line
— Society of the Cincinnati
Wounded at the Battle of Savannah
A Memorial to Major John La BoulardeRie de Treville
Born: 1742 Louis Bourg, N.S. Died: 1791 Beaufort, S.C.
Married 1778 Sarah Wilkinson Beaufort, S.C.
He was truely a good friend St. Helena's Church records
North face
Lieut. Of Grenadiers Under the Marquis de Granby Seven Years War
South face
Major 4 Reg. S.C. Artillery Continental Line
— Society of the Cincinnati
Wounded at the Battle of Savannah
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25. St. Helena's Church:... In Memory of
Wlikins
Lieut
SC Militia
Rev War
1774
Feb 4 1779
Killed at
Battle of
Gray's Hill
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26. St. Helena's Church ...In Memory of
first American Rector of
this Congregation, and
Provost of the Academy:
who was born again or con
verted, in his fifteenth year:
and departed this life
A.D. 1796, Aged 46 years.
Mark the perfect Man, and behold
the upright, for the end of that
Man is peace. Psalms. 37.37
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27. St. Helena's Church ...
2nd Cpl
British Army
World War I
Aug 1889
Jan 1964
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28. St. Helena's Church
British Navy
World War I
Aug 27 1897
Aug 26 1971
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29. St. Helena's Church Tricentennial Banner
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1900
30. St. Helena's Church Front view with wooden steeple
Historic American Engineering Record ,HABS SC,7-BEAUF,1-15
Historic American Buildings Survey, Charles Bayless, March 1979
31. St. Helena's Church West ( front )view
Enlarged 1817; enlarged and rebuilt 1841; steeple replaced 1942
Historic American Engineering Record ,HABS SC,7-BEAUF,1-1
Historic American Engineering Record ,HABS SC,7-BEAUF,1-1
Historic American Buildings Survey, Charles Bayless, March 1979
32. St. Helena's Church Nave
Historic American Engineering Record ,HABS SC,7-BEAUF,1-8
Historic American Buildings Survey, Charles Bayless, March 1979
33. St. Helena's Church Apse
Historic American Engineering Record ,HABS SC,7-BEAUF,1-10
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