Beaufort, (1) a town and port, North Carolina, U.S., at the mouth of Newport River, has a good harbour, and some trade in rosin and turpentine. Population, 2981.—(2) A town and port of South Carolina, on Port Royal Island, and terminus of Port Royal Railroad, 14 miles from the ocean. It has a good harbour, and is a favourite summer resort. Pop. (1890) 3587.
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Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 1: A to Beaufort, p. 824
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