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Old Burying Ground

Beaufort, North Carolina • Carteret County

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About This Property

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The Old Burying Ground in Beaufort, North Carolina, is a historic cemetery featuring a picturesque landscape dotted with ancient oak trees draped in Spanish moss. Its weathered headstones, some dating back centuries, tell the stories of early settlers and maritime figures.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
2
Listed Date
4/8/1974
Other Names
See Also:beaufort Historic District

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Landscape Architecture; Art; Religion
Periods of Significance
1700 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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