Known for its Southern hospitality and casual seaside charm, Beaufort reigns as the "Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands." With its scenic waterfront charm, quaint shops and historic homes, Beaufort beckons new home buyers, and, encouraging visitors to drift back in time and experience Southern hospitality at its finest.
First discovered by the Spanish in 1514 and chartered by the British in 1711, Beaufort is the second-oldest town in South Carolina. The area experienced great prosperity in the eighteenth century when indigo and rice plantations thrived. Prior to the Civil War, Sea Island Cotton also brought great wealth to Beaufort residents.
Today, an entire tapestry of Southern history is woven into Beaufort's landscape and is wistfully reflected in its tabby ruins, historic forts, elegant homes and majestic plantations. As horse-drawn carriages leisurely wind through the streets in the historic district - one of only three National Historic Landmark Districts in South Carolina - time seems to stand still in this picturesque waterfront community.
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Sunday, August 5, 2007
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