About Us

Yemassee is located in northern Beaufort County & Eastern Hampton County, South Carolina and is often considered the focal point of the four counties. The Town of Yemassee is surrounded by beautiful plantations and a rich history that awaits you to explore. The Town of Yemassee is the host of the Annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival, held the third weekend in September every year. The Hampton County portion of the Town of Yemassee is entirely in a federal opportunity zone which makes Yemassee a great place to start a business.