Beaufort is a city on Port Royal Island, one of South Carolina’s coastal Sea Islands. It’s known for its antebellum mansions, especially in the downtown historic district. A notable example is the John Mark Verdier House Museum, an early-1800s Federal-style mansion, with period furniture and exhibits on area history. Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park overlooks the Beaufort River and the Woods Memorial Bridge.
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ZIP codes: 29901-29907
Population: 13,445 (2016)
Beaufort
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Beaufort, SC, USA
Beaufort County Water Festival
Federal-style mansion with guided tours
Grand circa-1804 mansion, built in the Federal style, offering docent-led tours.
Penn Center
Bird haven with an amphitheater & trails
Protected wetlands area with walking trails, a boardwalk, an amphitheater & local wildlife.
Saint Helena Island
Remote island & Napoleon's residence
Remote 47-sq.-mi. volcanic island with a sub-tropical climate where Napoleon was exiled.
Verdier House
Waterfront park with playground & stage
Celebrated riverfront park providing landscaped green space, a playground & stage for performances.