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The town is named for Henry Somerset, 2nd Duke of Beaufort, who became one of Carolina's Lords Proprietor around 1709. The town arms show the arms of Henry Somerset [[File:dukebeaufort.jpg|100 px]], but the two lower quarters have been replaced by roses and fish. | The town is named for Henry Somerset, 2nd Duke of Beaufort, who became one of Carolina's Lords Proprietor around 1709. The town arms show the arms of Henry Somerset [[File:dukebeaufort.jpg|100 px]], but the two lower quarters have been replaced by roses and fish. | ||
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BEAUFORT (NORTH CAROLINA)
State : North Carolina
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Origin/meaning
The town is named for Henry Somerset, 2nd Duke of Beaufort, who became one of Carolina's Lords Proprietor around 1709. The town arms show the arms of Henry Somerset , but the two lower quarters have been replaced by roses and fish. Literature:
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