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Verdier House


category : Famous Homes
The Verdier House, built in 1800-1805 by John Mark Verdier, a prosperous merchant and planter, is one of the finest examples of a Federal-style home. The interior shows examples of many fine architectural details, including an elaborate arch in the entrance hallway. During its history, the Verdier House served as the post headquarters for Union soldiers during the Civil War, and was the site of the first telephone exchange in Beaufort. The house is in Beaufort's National Historic Landmark District.


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The Spirit Of Old Beaufort Tour Center and Gift Shop

Tours begin and end at their gift shop in the Waterfront area. Narrated tour of East side focuses on the historic homes. West side tour emphasis is on churches and historic homes along the Bay St. Guides are in 18th century period dress, sing the old songs and show 1864

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Fort Frederick

Now a part of the grounds of the Naval Hospital, ruins remain of an old tabby fort built by the British in 1732 for protection against the Spanish, French and Indians. It was abandoned in 1758

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