Yemassee, South Carolina

South Carolina Hampton County Yemassee When English settlers came to the area, they entered the territory of a powerful tribe, the Yemassee Indians. The two groups were able to work together and live harmoniously for a period. This peace came to an abrupt end in 1715 when the Yemassee and other native tribes rose up against unfair treatment by the British. The uprising became known as the Yemassee War.

Yemassee is pronounced YAM • uh • see by some and YEM • uh • SEE by others. Located just east of I-95, Yemassee's town center is located in Hampton County, although a small portion of the town lies in Beaufort County.

General Information, Jobs

• Weather
  – Current conditions
  – 10-day forecast
  
• History of Yemassee

Maps, Transportation

• Nearest commercial airports
  – Charleston International Airport - CHS
  – Hilton Head Island Airport - HXD
  – Savannah International Airport - SAV
  
• Palmetto Breeze - Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority
  

Recreation, Entertainment, Tourism

• Attractions
  – Old Sheldon Church
  

Business Resources

• Hampton County Chamber of Commerce
• Better Business Bureau

Media

• Hampton County Guardian - newspaper
• Radio stations
• Television stations

Government

• Town of Yemassee
• Hampton County
  – County officials, offices - phone numbers, addresses
  

Schools, Colleges, Libraries

• K12 schools
• Colleges, universities
• Libraries, archives

Hospitals, Churches, Helping Organizations

• Hampton Regional
• Community service organizations
• Environmental, conservation organizations