# Beaufort Historic District

> The Beaufort Historic District covers 304 acres (about 123 ha) and has been on the National Register since 1969; it became a National Historic Landmark in…

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An old Lowcountry town with antebellum houses, oak-shaded streets and a waterfront park on the Beaufort River. Walk the district and the bay-side promenade, and take time for a seafood lunch.

The Beaufort Historic District covers 304 acres (about 123 ha) and has been on the National Register since 1969; it became a National Historic Landmark in 1973. Typical features are Federal and Greek Revival buildings and tabby, a concrete made of oyster shells, lime and sand. Beaufort was one of the few Southern towns that Union troops occupied rather than burned during the Civil War. The "Port Royal Experiment" distributed land to formerly enslaved people here and still shapes the town's history.

A walking tour leads through the district; the John Mark Verdier House (circa 1804) is a merchant's house that can be visited as a museum. Bay Street is the historic commercial street with restaurants and shops, and in front of it lies Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on the Beaufort River. The Arsenal of 1795 houses a visitor center and history museum and makes a good starting point. The paved Spanish Moss Trail for walkers and cyclists links Beaufort with Port Royal. Two to three hours is enough for the walking tour.

- **Nearest town:** Beaufort, SC
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 32.4310, -80.6700

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Sources

- [Beaufort Historic District (American Planning Association)](https://www.planning.org/greatplaces/neighborhoods/2013/beaufort.htm)
- [Beaufort Historic District (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufort_Historic_District_(Beaufort,_South_Carolina))

## Nearby

- [Hunting Island Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/hunting-island/) – 14 mi
- [Harbour Town Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/harbour-town-lighthouse/) – 22 mi
- [Edisto Beach State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-edisto-beach-sp/) – 22 mi
- [Bonaventure Cemetery](https://camping-spirit.com/places/bonaventure-cemetery/) – 35 mi

## FAQs

### Where is Beaufort Historic District?

Beaufort Historic District is in Beaufort, SC, at GPS 32.4310, -80.6700. It is about 31 mi from Tybee Island.

### Can you camp near Beaufort Historic District?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tuck In The Wood Campground, about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Beaufort Historic District?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hunting Island Lighthouse (14 mi), Harbour Town Lighthouse (22 mi), Edisto Beach State Park (22 mi) and Bonaventure Cemetery (35 mi).

### When is the best time to visit Beaufort Historic District?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)