Historical Plaque, St. Helena's Anglican Church - Beaufort, SC

Historical Plaque, St. Helena's Anglican Church - Beaufort, SC

Historical plaque on the south side of St. Helena's Anglican Church. Inscription: " St. Helena's Episcopal Church / St. Helena's Parish was established June 7, 1712 by act of Provincial Assembly. First rector, the Rev. William Guy, was appointed 1713; Glebe lands of 50 acres provided 1717. Original church erected 1724; enlarged 1770 and 1817 when present size was established and galleries added; rebuilt 1842. Altar silver given in 1734 by Capt. John Bull in memory of his wife, massacred by Indians. Among the notables buried in the church yard are 2 British Revolutionary officers and 3 American generals. The oldest marked grave is dated 1724." 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA. St. Helena's Anglican Church, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA.

November 1, 2023
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