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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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Hilton Head Island History Overview
The history of Hilton Head is immersed in interesting contradictions. On the one side, the island’s history can be dated back to seasonal tenantry by Native Americans. On the other side, the town of Hilton Head was incorporated fairly recently, in 1983. Part of the history of Hilton Head Island involves large slave plantations, but they were treated with respect here and in other parts of the region, leading to a one of a kind culture which is still celebrated today.
The earliest installment in the history of Hilton Head involved the Woodland Indians, who escaped the ruthless fall and winter seasons further north by coming to the island. Proof of this seasonal settlement remains preserved to this day in the Sea Pines community. Within the community’s forest preserve is a mount made up of oyster shells, clay, and animal bones which has been dated back to 1450 B.C. It is referred to as the Indian Shell Ring.
The following recorded chapter in the history of Hilton Head Island happens in the era of colonization, when the island and the region in general came under arguement. In the 1520s, both France and Spain occupied the region, with Spain eventually winning control of the area. England later took hold of the Port Royal Sound region, and Englishman William Hilton is accredited with the discovery of the island—thus beginning the history of Hilton Head Island as it is acknowledged today. He was trying to find Port Royal’s entrance when he came across the island, and he and his men were touched with the air, the water, the high quality of the soil, and the tall pine trees. The headlands discovered by his crew were responsible for the second part of Hilton Head Island’s name.
Although the island was colonized in 1698 by the English, by 1766 fairly few families lived on the island even after so much time had passed. The residents of Hilton Head Island supported the colonists during the Revolutionary War, leading to regular raids by the British. After the war, however, there was a time of relative peace and abundance in the history of Hilton Head. A distinct slave culture made a huge contribution to this good fortune, known as the Gullah culture. Gullah slaves were granted a great deal more responsibility than many of their counterparts elsewhere, being given a specific chore to conclude each day, after which they were free to go home. It was up to them how to finish the assignment, leading to slaves who were more independent and who took pride in their chores. Along with the distinct Gullah language and traditions which took outline over the years, the Gullah people were and are an important part of the history of Hilton Head. They became free at the conclusion of the Civil War, during almost the whole of which the island was occupied by Union Troops.
The modern history of Hilton Head Island began in the second half of the twentieth century. Electricity was introduced in 1951 and Charles Fraser, in many ways the father of modern Hilton Head Island, brought a group of investors to create Sea Pines Plantation, the island’s first modern resort community. He showed a wonderful deal of respect for nature and developed recreational amenities first, such as bike paths, tennis courts, and golf courses. Housing and hotels came later, built around both nature and the amenities he created. This development model has been followed by every community created since, taking the history of Hilton Head steadily into the modern era as the lovely resort destination we recognize today.
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South Pointe: South Pointe
South Pointe is located in Bluffton, just one mile from the bridge to Hilton Head. These 50 homes are on a gorgous peninsula enveloped by holes six to nine of Old South Golf Links. Special golf memberships are available to residents. Privacy and secu... More On This Community
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Inland Harbour: SEA PINES
Inland Harbour is a private community located in Sea Pines on Hilton Head, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of the biggest residential and resort plantations ... More On This Community
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Hamilton at Shipyard: SHIPYARD
Hamilton Villas is a private community situated in Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head, SC. Shipyard Plantation stretches across over 800 wooded and fairway-lined acres off Highway 278, between Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines. Shipyard offers residenti... More On This Community
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Hampton Pointe: HAMPTON POINTE
Hampton Pointe is Bluffton's newest private country club community located in a serene setting of woodlands, lakes, and lagoons less than 15 minutes from Hilton Head Island. Created by Toll Brothers, developer of Hampton Hall and the nation's premier... More On This Community
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Treetops: FOREST BEACH
Treetops Villas is a private community situated in the South Forest Beach neighborhood on Hilton Head Island, SC. Much like its sister community to the north, South Forest Beach is just a short walk to the ocean and just minutes away from the dining ... More On This Community
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Cotton Hope: Cotton Hope
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Avalon: INDIGO RUN
Relaxation is the experience in Avalon at Indigo Run, conveniently situated on the north end of the island. Avalon provides families with stress free living. The ranch style homes are all three-bedroom, three-bath residences with a Carolina room and ... More On This Community
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Broad Creek Landing: Broad Creek Landing
Broad Creek Landing is a townhouse community located on Hilton Head Island, SC. Signature tall pines envelop this neighborhood that features serene lagoons and a neighborhood pool. Complimenting Broad Creek Landing are the smaller areas of Three Mast... More On This Community
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Palmetto Dunes/Shelter Cove: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove are popular residential communities located mid-island. Stretching over 1,800 acres this well preserved area has 1,012 homes and 1,470 villas, three miles of illustrious Atlantic Ocean beaches, 11 miles of winding lago... More On This Community
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Abbington: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Abbington villas are an Island favorite. They are located directly across the street from the beach and offer views of the 11 mile lagoon system. The villas have modern designs with vaulted ceilings. In addition, they are open, airy, have a lot of g... More On This Community
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