The Aiken-Rhett House is located at 48 Elizabeth Street in Charleston, South Carolina.    The Aiken-Rhett House was built in 1817 for John Robinson, a local merchant. He lived in the house for approximately eight years. He was forced to sell the house in 1825 when he lost five ships at sea. In 1827 the house was purchased by William Aiken, Sr. He didn&#x27;t live there, he instead used it as rental property.