At the close of 2020, Beaufort County succeeded in permanently protecting twelve acres along Highway 21, known as The Port Royal Island Battlefield. This Revolutionary War battlefield contains significant historic value and artifacts and is protected as a critical piece of the county’s rich cultural landscape. The property is protected in partnership between the Department […]
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Rural and Critical Program Conservation News
Application Form Now Available for Landowners
Beaufort County has finalized a new application form for Beaufort County property owners who are interested in having their property or property rights considered for purchase by the Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program. The application form is required pursuant to the revised program ordinance approved by County Council in 2019. Instructions for the application […]
Pineview Tract on Lady’s Island Purchased by Beaufort County
On February 7, 2020 Beaufort County closed on the purchase of a forested 108-acre property on Lady’s Island spanning from Sams Point Road east to tidally-influenced Rock Springs Creek. The property was acquired through the County’s Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program below fair market value for $2,980,000, at approximately $27,091 per acre. Additionally, the […]
Crystal Lake Park Grand Opening Celebration
On behalf of Beaufort County Council, the Beaufort County Community Development Department is hosting a Grand Opening celebration for Crystal Lake Park on Thursday, January 23, at 3:30 p.m. (new date). Located at 124 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort (map), a cupcake social will kick off the celebration, with welcoming remarks by Beaufort County Council members followed by a ribbon cutting […]
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