Thomas Heyward Jr. Tomb

Thomas Heyward Jr. (1749-1809), one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, was born and is buried here. Ruins of the house, Old House Plantation, burned by Yankee soldiers in 1864, can be seen.

Getting There & Details

Hours
Admissions: Free Days and Hou
Address
Highway 336 & 462 JCTHilton Head Island,SC 29925
Phone
(843) 726-8126
Website
thomasheywardjr.com
Map
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