"Unmarked graves in this church predate the sanctuary's inception (1833) Headstones of blacks and whites in this cemetery include the church's third pastor (1871) According to legend, these hallowed grounds contain the remains of former slaves, civil war soldiers, and some of Beaufort's earliest prominent citizens. This commemorative plaque recognizes the foundation they laid for others to build upon and is dedicated to all - known and unknown - who rest here in - Dedicated November 8, 2009.
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