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Watch a video interview with historian Lawrence S. Rowland by Beaufort Gazette photojournalist Sarah Welliver.

The city's history is replete with tales of greatness, in which warriors, statesmen, activists, business people and men of the cloth play integral roles. Here are 9 Beaufortonians who might surprise you.

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More notable Beaufortonians

Brushes with greatness: A look at notable people who passed through Beaufort through the years

Occupation by Union forces helped shape unique history

Multimedia

A video interview with historian Lawrence S. Rowland with transcript. Video by Sarah Welliver, The Beaufort Gazette.

A multi-part, multimedia tour of Beaufort's hidden gems. Sideshows by Jonathan Dyer, The Beaufort Gazette.

Think you know Beaufort? Take our challenging trivia quiz and see just how well you stack up.

View a video slideshow of Bay Street through the years. Video by Jeff Kidd, The Beaufort Gazette.

View a video slideshow of Waterfront Park through the years. Video by Jeff Kidd, The Beaufort Gazette.

View a gallery of historic photos from the Library of Congress collection.

View a gallery of photos from the 300th anniversary celebration on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011.

Order the timeline

A version of the timeline you see in the print edition and on this site is available as a laminated plaque, mounted on a solid wood black plaque, trimmed in gold and ready to hang. Ideal for a business, office or home. Contact The Beaufort Gazette marketing department, 843-706-8180 or e-mail bpatton@islandpacket.com to purchase your plaque, $110 plus tax.

Print edition

Click here to see the print edition of The Beaufort Gazette's special section commemorating the tricentennial, originally published Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011.

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