Edgefield County · Marker 19-10
Sheppard's Crossroads
Intersection of U.S. Hwy. 25 and Long Cane/Sheppard Rd., Sheppard's Crossroads, about 8 mi. N of Edgefield
Front 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.