Harbour Town Light
Lighthouse in South Carolina, United States
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The Harbour Town Lighthouse is a lighthouse at the Harbour Town Marina at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina built between 1969 and 1970. 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]
Harbour Town Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 32°08′19″N 80°48′46″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] |
History
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]