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Location | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina |
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Coordinates | 32°08′19″N 80°48′46″W / 32.13861°N 80.81278°W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1969 |
Foundation | Concrete |
Construction | Stucco over metal lath and plywood |
Height | 93 feet (28 m) [1] |
Shape | Octagonal tower [1] |
Markings | Red and white bands |
Light | |
First lit | 1970 |
Focal height | 28 m (92 ft) |
Lens | White |
Characteristic | Fl W 2.5s [2] |
The Harbour Town Lighthouse is a lighthouse at the Harbour Town Marina at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It was privately built and is a private aid to navigation. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Although initially ridiculed by local residents during the planning and construction phases, the lighthouse became instantly popular and is today[ when?] the most recognizable symbol of Hilton Head Island and Sea Pines Resort. The annually televised Heritage golf tournament has helped increase the lighthouse's fame to millions of golf fans worldwide[ example needed], and the 18th hole at the Harbour Town Golf Links has become one of the most popular and recognizable finishing holes in golf.[ citation needed]
Building of Harbour Town Lighthouse was started in 1969 by Charles Fraser and completed in 1970. [4] It is an octagonal column with a red observation deck or gallery below the lantern. The column is stucco on metal lath over plywood with a height of 93 feet (28 m). Its daymark is alternating red and white bands. It has a white light that flashes every 25 s. [2] [4] [7]
The lighthouse was privately built as part of Harbour Town Marina and Sea Pines Plantation. It is open for the public to climb. There is a small fee for a day pass to the Plantation and another small fee for admission to its lighthouse. [4] [5]
The Harbour Town Lighthouse is now a tourist and wedding destination [8] for Hilton Head Island. The privately owned lighthouse also features a museum with historic photos of Harbour Town, and gift shops at the bottom and top of the light. [9]
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Location | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina |
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Coordinates | 32°08′19″N 80°48′46″W / 32.13861°N 80.81278°W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1969 |
Foundation | Concrete |
Construction | Stucco over metal lath and plywood |
Height | 93 feet (28 m) [1] |
Shape | Octagonal tower [1] |
Markings | Red and white bands |
Light | |
First lit | 1970 |
Focal height | 28 m (92 ft) |
Lens | White |
Characteristic | Fl W 2.5s [2] |
The Harbour Town Lighthouse is a lighthouse at the Harbour Town Marina at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It was privately built and is a private aid to navigation. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Although initially ridiculed by local residents during the planning and construction phases, the lighthouse became instantly popular and is today[ when?] the most recognizable symbol of Hilton Head Island and Sea Pines Resort. The annually televised Heritage golf tournament has helped increase the lighthouse's fame to millions of golf fans worldwide[ example needed], and the 18th hole at the Harbour Town Golf Links has become one of the most popular and recognizable finishing holes in golf.[ citation needed]
Building of Harbour Town Lighthouse was started in 1969 by Charles Fraser and completed in 1970. [4] It is an octagonal column with a red observation deck or gallery below the lantern. The column is stucco on metal lath over plywood with a height of 93 feet (28 m). Its daymark is alternating red and white bands. It has a white light that flashes every 25 s. [2] [4] [7]
The lighthouse was privately built as part of Harbour Town Marina and Sea Pines Plantation. It is open for the public to climb. There is a small fee for a day pass to the Plantation and another small fee for admission to its lighthouse. [4] [5]
The Harbour Town Lighthouse is now a tourist and wedding destination [8] for Hilton Head Island. The privately owned lighthouse also features a museum with historic photos of Harbour Town, and gift shops at the bottom and top of the light. [9]