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Beaufort Historic District

Beaufort, North Carolina • Carteret County

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About This Property

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Beaufort Historic District is a well-preserved coastal community in North Carolina, featuring a rich tapestry of architectural styles reflecting its maritime heritage and long history as a port town. Its grid layout and waterfront focus illustrate early American urban planning.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
900
Listed Date
5/6/1974
Other Names
See Also:gibbs House;Old Burying Ground;Henry,Jacob, House

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Community Planning And Development; Commerce; Military; Transportation; Science; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1700 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Property Location

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Cape Lookout Coast Guard Station

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Location

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Carteret County Home

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Architecture; Social History

Location

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Gibbs House

Area of Significance

Science; Architecture

Location

903 Front St., Beaufort, North Carolina

Jacob Henry House

Area of Significance

Politics/Government; Architecture; Religion

Location

229 Front St., Beaufort, North Carolina

HMT BEDFORDSHIRE (shipwreck and remains)

Area of Significance

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Location

Offshore Beaufort, Beaufort, North Carolina

Old Burying Ground

Area of Significance

Landscape Architecture; Art; Religion

Location

Bounded By Ann, Craven, And Broad Sts., Beaufort, North Carolina

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