Robert Smalls 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).

Robert 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.

The Smalls House is a private residence and not open to the public.

Nearby Sites

Berean Presbyterian Church
First African Baptist Church
Fish Haul Archaeological Site
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Reconstruction Era National Park
Sons of Beaufort Lodge No. 36
The Tabernacle