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Religions of Beaufort, SC


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The city is home to many Christian denominations, with several churches located in the downtown area and throughout the area. St. Helena's Episcopal Church, founded in downtown Beaufort in 1712 as the established church, is the oldest church in the city. Other churches of note include the Baptist Church of Beaufort, the Tabernacle Baptist Church, the Carteret Street United Methodist Church, the First Presbyterian Church, the First African Baptist Church, and St. Peter Catholic Church, all with extensive histories and renowned architecture. The Jewish Beth Israel Congregation is also in the downtown area, adjacent to the Beaufort Arsenal and Museum. Jews have been residents of Beaufort and Charleston since the 18th century
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