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Legal Incorporation

When: November 23, 1723
Where: Beaufort, North Carolina
Part of: Incorporation of Beaufort as a Port

Beaufort was formally incorporated as a town.

The town of Beaufort received its legal incorporation on November 23, 1723. This act solidified the town's political and legal status, following its earlier establishment in 1713 and the 1722 port designation by provincial officials.

Sources

Beaufort, North Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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