Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

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First Fort

Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 2008

1. First Fort Marker

Inscription. On or near this site in the settlement known as Stuart Town stood the "Tight Watch House" erected in 1683-4. After the destruction of the town by the Spanish in 1686 it was replaced by a fort, approximately 100 feet square defended by "9 Great Guns" known as the Beaufort Fort after 1710. It was the main defense of the area until Fort Frederick was erected in 1735.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker was in the Lowcountry

and on the Sea Islands.

It was also in the American

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South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: The Sam Levin Building (a few steps from this marker); The Capt. Francis Saltus House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Verdier House (within shouting distance of this marker); Christensen-Fordham Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Scheper-Keyserling 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 2008

2. First Fort Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,104 times since then and 27 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.