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The city of Beaufort, SC was chartered in 1711 making it the second-oldest city in South Carolina (behind only Charleston).
The city of Beaufort is also the county seat of Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States.
According to the 200 census, the city's population was 12,950 (46,227 total pop. of Beaufort Urban Cluster). It is located in the Hilton Head Island-Beaufort Micropolitan Area.
Beaufort is located in the heart of the Sea Islands and Lowcountry on Port Royal Island.
Beaufort is renowned for maintaining a historic character through its impressive antebellum architecture and for its impressive harbor .
Beaufort, SC is also known for its military establishments, being located in close proximity to Parris Island and a U.S. Naval Hospital, in addition to being home of the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.
To name only a few of Beaufort's many accolades, the city has been featured in the New York Times, named "Best Small Southern Town" by Southern Living, named a "Top 25 Small City Arts Destination" by American Style, named a "Top 20 Fishing Town" by Field and Stream, and a "Top 50 Adventure Town" by National Geographic Adventure.