— elizabeth barnwell-gough house — Built in 1789, the Barnwell-Gough House, also known as “Old Barnwell House,” is a noteworthy example of Adam style architecture adapted to local building materials. With exterior walls made of tabby (covered with stucco), this large two-story house was built for Elizabeth Barnwell Gough, whose grandfather Colonel John Barnwell built Fort King George on the Altamaha River in 1721 to protect the colony of South Carolina from Spanish encroachment. Located in the heart of Beaufort’s historic district, the rescue and restoration of the Barnwell-Gough House can be attributed to long-time preservationist Colin Brooker. Known internationally for his expertise in tabby building methods, he has stabilized many of Beaufort County’s tabby structures including the Edwards House on Spring Island, the Sams ruins on Dataw Island, tabby ruins on Callawassie Island, and the Chapel of Ease on St. Helena Island.
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