Robert Smalls House, Civil War era residence in Beaufort, United States.
The Robert Smalls House, constructed around 1834, stands at 511 Prince Street with architectural elements characteristic of antebellum South Carolina residential design.
Robert Smalls purchased this house in 1864 for $605 using money from a Congressional reward after his successful escape from slavery aboard The Planter vessel.
The residence represents African American advancement during the Reconstruction Era, as Smalls transformed from an enslaved person to a United States Representative.
The property maintains private ownership status and requires advance arrangements through local historical organizations for limited educational visits.
This house served as both the location where Robert Smalls experienced enslavement and later became his personal residence after gaining freedom.
Location: Beaufort
GPS coordinates: 32.43528,-80.66833
Latest update: May 19, 2025 16:06
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