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Haig Point, Daufuskie Is. | Enlarge
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Front Row L to R:
Tony Simonelli, Andy Mason, Ched Hultman
Back Row:
Tom Beavor , Tom Heffner, Mike Kuss
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Harbour Town Lighthouse
In the 1940s, three families purchased large tracts of land covering much of the Hilton Head and formed a lumber cutting consortium called The Hilton Head Company. Population of the area was low, but with the construction of the James F. Byrnes Bridge in 1956, which linked the island to the mainland, this started to change. With the island now more accessible, Charles Fraser purchased his father’s interest in The Hilton Head Company with a vision to create a residential resort community, Sea Pines Resort. Fraser envisioned this community as an “intimate harbor village with low-country ambience seasoned by the influence of the small distinctive ports along the coast of southern France and Italy.” The result is Harbour Town with its marina, shops, restaurants, and 90-foot red and white striped lighthouse.
Construction on the octagonal Harbour Town Lighthouse began in 1969 and was completed in 1970. Those who questioned the effectiveness of building such a structure to attract boaters from the Intracoastal Waterway called the tower “Fraser’s Folly.” Within a decade, however, the red and white lighthouse was hailed a “stroke of genius” and has become a widely recognized landmark and a symbol for all of Hilton Head Island.
Learn about the history of this area while climbing the tower. Displays on the lower landings describe the history of Hilton Head Island, the middle landings display historical information on the construction the bridge and details of Fraser’s plan for Sea Pines Resort including several places to visit on the resort grounds, and the upper landings provide information on six lighthouses located in the area, as well as fantastic views of Hilton Head Island, Harbour Town Golf Links, and Calibogue Sound.
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Old House Creek: Old House Creek
The quiet neighborhood just off Spanish Wells Road offers a family friendly environment and close proximity to the Cross Island Parkway-offering easy access to both the north and south ends of Hilton Head Island Island.... More On This Community
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Harbourwood Villas: SEA PINES
Harbourwood Villas is a private community situated in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of the largest residential and resort ... More On This Community
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Rose Hill: ROSE HILL
About seven miles from the bridge to Hilton Head, Rose Hill Plantation is located off both sides of Highway 278 in Bluffton. Originally inhabited by the Yemassee Indian tribe, the Plantation itself was owned by Sir John Colleton, and in the 19th cent... More On This Community
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HH/Off Plantation: Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island is renowned for being one of the ultimate vacation spots for everyone who loves beaches, tennis, golfing, fishing, and a wide variety of water sports—not to mention world-class restaurants and great shopping. While this represents... More On This Community
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Hilton Head Plantation: HILTON HEAD PLANTATION
Hilton Head Plantation offers beaches, bike trails, four different golf courses, boating, tennis courts, and two different nature conservancy centers. Hilton Head Plantation is one of Hilton Head Island's largest and most age-diverse established com... More On This Community
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The Preserve at Indigo Run: INDIGO RUN
The Preserve at lndigo Run is a group of 252 villas situated near the entrance to Indigo Run, off Highway 278. Each house-style villa consists of six units ranging in floor plans and size, complete with private entrances and patios or balconies. The ... More On This Community
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Meadowbrook: Meadowbrook
As a small affordably priced neighborhood of just over 30 homes, Meadowbrook at Old Carolina is bordered by wooded areas. Home sites in this community average from one-third to one-quarter of an acre and homeowners have access to swimming and tennis ... More On This Community
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Southern Oaks: Southern Oaks
Southern Oaks is a non-gated private community located in the New Riverside area in Bluffton, SC. The community will consist of single family homes and townhomes all enjoying either lake or protected wooded views. The life experience will include a... More On This Community
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Barony Woods: Barony Woods
Barony Woods Villas on Beachwood Dr. is one light north of Folly Field Rd. Barony Woods is a private community behind the government building (old library) on the north end neighborhood of Hlton Head Island, SC.... More On This Community
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Heritage Villas: SEA PINES
Heritage Villas is a private community situated in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of the largest residential and resort pla... More On This Community
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