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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Founded 1983 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Beaufort County

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1956 Bridge: Connected to mainland.
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Latest News in Hilton Head Island

Mar 21, 2026
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — On February 1, 2016, the South Carolina House of Representatives approved a controversial bill that aimed to ba…

Complete Historical Timeline

1956 Transport
Bridge

Did You Know?

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Harbour Town lighthouse iconic.
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Gullah Geechee culture.
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Premier resort destination.

Famous People from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Ryan Hartman
Ice Hockey Player · Born Sep 20, 1994 · Age 31
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Sean O'Haire
Kickboxer, Mixed Martial Arts Fighter · Born Feb 25, 1971 · Died Sep 8, 2014 (age 43)
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Chris Butler
Sport Cyclist · Born Feb 16, 1988 · Age 38
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Barbara Hillary
Explorer · Born Jun 12, 1931 · Died Nov 23, 2019 (age 88)

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