Sheppard’s Crossroads
Inscription
In 1828, this property, shown on Anderson's 1816 map as Kirksey's Tavern, was sold by John Kirksey to James Sheppard (1790-1859), state representative, merchant, and War of 1812 veteran. He and Louise Mobley, his third wife, were parents of John C. Sheppard (1850-1931), Governor of South Carolina in 1886.
In rear of the house is the family cemetery. Erected by Edgefield County Historical Society, 1972
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