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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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Windsor Place: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Windsor Place is a private community with great beach access in Palmetto Dunes on Hilton Head, SC. This popular resort and residential community is situated mid-island on 1,800 well-preserved acres. Inside the gates are 1012 homes and 1470 villas, a... More On This Community
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The Townes at Buckwalter: The Townes at Buckwalter
Portrait Homes' newest community in the Bluffton area, the Townes at Buckwalter offers low maintenance living for residents who enjoy gorgous grounds with walking and bicycle paths, a pond, a pool, and a clubhouse.... More On This Community
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Windmill Harbour: WINDMILL HARBOUR
After crossing the bridge onto Hilton Head, the community of Windmill Harbour is visible on the right side of Highway 278, along the Intracoastal Waterway. Windmill Harbour is the ideal destination for boating and water sports enthusiasts, offering d... More On This Community
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The Colony: BLUFFTON/OFF PLANTATION
The Colony at The Crescent has the only Arnold Palmer designed golf course in the Hilton Head area. An outstanding example of the gorgeous Lowcountry environment, The Colony at The Crescent is stretched along the marshes of the Colleton River and off... More On This Community
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Pinecrest: Pinecrest
Pinecrest is located in Bluffton, South Carolina and is a 400+ acre neighborhood enveloping the high school campus. Home sizes range from 1,062 to 2,824 square feet offering amenities that include a private golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, ... More On This Community
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Hampton Lake: Hampton Lake
This isn't just America's Best Community. This is Hampton Lake, the most amenities-rich, fun-for-the whole family private community you'll find anywhere. And the perfect home is waiting here just for you.
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Braddock Cove Club: SEA PINES
Braddock Cove Club is located in Sea Pines. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of the bigbiggestbiggestst residential and resort plantations on Hilton Head spanning... More On This Community
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Forest Gardens: FOREST BEACH
Forest Gardens Villas is located in the South Forest Beach neighborhood on Hilton Head, 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 and shopping found al... More On This Community
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The Cottages: SHIPYARD
The Cottages Villas is a private community situated in Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head Island, SC. Shipyard Plantation stretches across over 800 wooded and fairway-lined acres off Highway 278, between Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines. Shipyard offers... More On This Community
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Riverbend: Riverbend
Riverbend is situated amongst marshy grasses and offers river views to an adult community of 200 homes. Riverbend provides access to all the fantastic amenities of Sun City that begins with two 18-hole golf courses, a driving range, putting green, an... More On This Community
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