Brigadier General Stephen Elliott, CSA - Beaufort, SC
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YoSam.
N 32° 25.837 W 080° 40.175
17S E 531062 N 3588215
Common misconception, frequently published, especially online, is that Confederate Brigadier-General Stephen Elliott, Jr. (1832–1866) was the son of Bishop Elliott. The General was the son of Bishop Elliott's first cousin, Rev. Stephen Elliott.
Waymark Code: WMJAHZ
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2013
Views: 5
County of Plaque: Beaufort County
Plaque Erected by: Stephen Elliott Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Date Plaque Erected: 1966
Location of Plaque: Carteret St. & Bay St., small park, Beaufort
Marker Text:
Brigadier General
STEPHEN ELLIOTT, CSA
Known for acts of bravery and outstanding leadership in the defense of Beaufort. This memorial is erected by the Stephen Elliott Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy opposite the home in which this Chapter was organized.
A couple of sites with addition history of the general:
Wikipedia His Grave Civil War Reference
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
city park - open
Entrance fees (if it applies): none
Type of memorial: Plaque
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