Beaufort, South Carolina

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Parris Island (feat. Justin Clyde Williams)

Andrew Wooten

43%

"Parris Island"

Rumble In The Jungle

Fugees

"[Verse 5: Phife Dawg] To hell with Frazier, yapping' about that negative shit"

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Interstate 95 19 songs

History of Beaufort

Beaufort Historic District

1711

Second-oldest city in South Carolina with antebellum mansions that survived the Civil War because Union forces occupied it early.

3.6 mi away

Penn Center

1862

One of the first schools for freed enslaved people, later a civil rights retreat used by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

12.3 mi away

Hunting Island Lighthouse

1875

Only publicly climbable lighthouse in South Carolina, rebuilt in 1875 after the Civil War original was destroyed.

17.6 mi away

Everything Near Beaufort

26 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

Parish Church of St. Helena · 3.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Alright, get ready to step back in time. You're about to approach one of the oldest continuously used church buildings in the entire United States, founded way back in 1712! This isn't just any old church; it's seen…
Robert Smalls House · 3.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, on Prince Street, stands a house that witnessed an incredible act of courage and defiance. This is the Robert Smalls House, a testament to one man's fight for freedom. Robert Smalls, born into slavery, lived…
Beaufort Historic District · 3.6 mi · Historical Marker
Second-oldest city in South Carolina with antebellum mansions that survived the Civil War because Union forces occupied it early.
Beaufort Historic District (Beaufort, South Carolina) · 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Welcome to Beaufort, where history isn't just preserved, it's alive in every tree-lined street and grand old home. You're about to enter one of America's most beautiful historic districts. This place isn't just pretty;…
John Mark Verdier House · 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what old money looked like in early 19th-century Beaufort? Well, feast your eyes on the John Mark Verdier House. Built in 1804 by a French Huguenot, this house exemplifies Beaufort's graceful architecture…
Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve · 5.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what stood guard here before the bridges and boats we see today? You're approaching Fort Frederick, a silent sentinel from a time when empires clashed over this very coastline. This isn't just any old fort;…
Orange Grove Plantation (Saint Helena Island, South Carolina) · 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment, because this spot, Orange Grove Plantation, carries layers of history, from forced labor to a new vision for St. Helena Island. The story of Orange Grove Plantation truly begins in 1753, when…
Gantt Cottage · 9.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment, because right here, you're driving past the legacy of an extraordinary man: Hastings Gantt. He was a formerly enslaved man who, against all odds, became a successful businessman and politician.…
Old House Plantation · 10.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what stories lie beneath the ancient oaks of South Carolina? Get ready to uncover a tale of revolution, prosperity, and devastating loss right here at Old House Plantation. This wasn't just any parcel of…
St. Helena Parish Chapel of Ease Ruins · 10.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look out your window at these haunting ruins. Built in 1740 by enslaved people, this chapel stands as a powerful, silent testament to the forced labor that built so much of early America. This was the St. Helena Parish…
Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site · 10.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine planting a French flag here in the New World, only to have the Spanish stomp all over it. That’s essentially what happened at Charlesfort-Santa Elena.In 1562, French Huguenots, seeking religious freedom and new…
Fort Fremont · 11.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second; this place is a trip. Fort Fremont might look like overgrown ruins now, but it was once a state-of-the-art coastal defense system, built to protect the U.S. from Spanish invasion.…

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Old Sheldon Church Ruins · 11.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Stand among these weathered brick columns, and you're standing in a place that has been touched by war not once, but twice. Originally known as Prince William's Parish Church, the building was constructed between 1745…
Callawassie Sugar Works · 11.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the backbreaking labor that once took place at this sugar mill, now a haunting ruin on Callawassie Island. Around 1815 to 1818, 1815 to 1818, this complex was built to process sugar cane into sugar. James…
Frogmore Plantation Complex · 11.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what life was like on an old South Carolina plantation? You're driving right into history at Frogmore Plantation Complex! This isn't just any old house; it's a window into centuries of change and…
White Hall Plantation House Ruins and Oak Avenue · 11.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what a grand Southern plantation looked like before the Civil War? Walk among the ruins of White Hall and envision a bygone era, a place where history whispers through ancient oaks. This magnificent brick…
Penn Center · 12.3 mi · Historical Marker
One of the first schools for freed enslaved people, later a civil rights retreat used by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Honey Hill-Boyd's Neck Battlefield · 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Feel the echoes of cannon fire on this very ground! This is Honey Hill-Boyd's Neck Battlefield, where a crucial Civil War battle unfolded. On November 30th, 1864, Union forces attempted to cut the Charleston and…
Rose Hill Plantation House · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here, and let’s step back to the antebellum South. This striking Carpenter Gothic house, begun in 1858, tells a story of ambition, interruption, and remarkable resilience. Dr. John and Caroline Kirk started…
Cherry Hill School (South Carolina) · 15.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here and imagine a time when learning to read was an act of defiance, a step towards freedom. This unassuming spot you're approaching, Cherry Hill School, holds a powerful story about the fight for education.…
Fort Howell · 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're about to drive past a place where freedom took root, a silent sentinel of a truly revolutionary time. \n\nThis is Fort Howell, an earthworks fort built by Union soldiers in 1864, right here on Hilton Head Island.…
Auldbrass Plantation · 16.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be amazed: you're about to discover the only plantation designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1939, industrial consultant Charles Leigh Stevens commissioned Wright to design a sprawling complex…
Campbell Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Bluffton, South Carolina) · 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment to discover a powerful story of resilience and faith at Campbell Chapel AME Church. This beautiful building, originally built by a white congregation, became a beacon of hope for the African…
Hunting Island Lighthouse · 17.6 mi · Historical Marker
Only publicly climbable lighthouse in South Carolina, rebuilt in 1875 after the Civil War original was destroyed.
Hunting Island Lighthouse · 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Climb the Hunting Island Lighthouse, relocated multiple times to escape the encroaching sea, and enjoy panoramic views of the coast. The first Hunting Island Light was erected in 1859. It was constructed of cast iron so…
Church of the Cross · 17.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look at that stunning Gothic Revival architecture! This Church of the Cross isn't just beautiful, it's a testament to enduring faith and community in Bluffton. Back in 1857, residents here gathered to dedicate this very…

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