National Register of Historic Places
Smalls, Robert, House
Smalls, Robert, House is a historic place in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001823.
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Smalls, Robert, House
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About this place
What is Smalls, Robert, House?
The Robert Smalls House is a historic house at 511 Prince Street in Beaufort, South Carolina. Built in 1843 and altered several times, the house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974 for its association with Robert Smalls (1839-1915). Smalls, born into slavery, achieved notice for commandeering the CSS Planter and sailing her to freedom during the American Civil War. After the war he represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives during Reconstruction.
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Listing details
- Name
- Smalls, Robert, House
- City
- Beaufort
- County
- Beaufort County
- State
- South Carolina
- Listed on the National Register
- May 30, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74001823
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 32.43546, -80.66817
When was Smalls, Robert, House listed on the National Register?
Smalls, Robert, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974.
Where is Smalls, Robert, House located?
Smalls, Robert, House is located in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina at approximately 32.43546, -80.66817. See the map above.
Is Smalls, Robert, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Smalls, Robert, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.