Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Fort
Erected by Beaufort County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Beaufort County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1686.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 32° 25.841′ N, 80° 40.238′ W. Marker was in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. Marker was on Bay Street near Scott Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 801 Bay St, Beaufort SC 29902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Sam Levin Building (a few steps from this marker); The Capt. Francis Saltus House (within shouting distance of this marker); Verdier House (within shouting distance of this marker); Christensen-Fordham Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Fire of 1907 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wallace House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beaufort South Carolina Tricentennial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.
Also see . . . Marker missing or misplaced?. This article notes that the marker is missing or possibly misplaced following recent remodeling. It is also mentions that the marker may be incorrect about the location of the fort and that the marker may have been erected in the early 1950s. (Submitted on March 11, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,731 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.