A tale of two Beauforts
Two of our favorite Southern small towns share a namesort of.
Learn the differences, and you’ll never mix them up again.
A Tale of Two Beauforts
First of all, Beaufort and Beaufort are located in different states.
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It’s situated between Cape Lookout and Emerald Isle.
It’s said to be the second-oldesttown in South Carolina.
Beaufort, North Carolina, is pronounced “BOW-fert” or “BOH-fert.”
It has a similar pronunciation as the one you find in the old-fashioned name “Beauregard.”
Beaufort, South Carolina, is pronounced “BEW-fert.”
Beaufort was later named for Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort.
“It’s the county seat of Carteret County and has a population of approximately 4,000.
There are at least two Beauforts you should be aware of.
Town of Beaufort North Carolina.Town history
Visit Beaufort.History of Beaufort, South Carolina.
