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Hilton Head Range Rear Light
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The Hilton Head Range Rear Light is a historic lighthouse located on the grounds of the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Erected in 1880, it served as the rear light of a pair of range lights that helped mariners navigate the Port Royal Sound. The lighthouse is a square, pyramidal wooden structure with a lantern room, painted white. Though no longer active, it stands as a well-preserved example of 19th-century navigational aids. Visitors can view the exterior and learn about its history through interpretive signs, with the surrounding area offering scenic views of the sound.
Don't miss
- See the historic 1880 wooden lighthouse structure up close.
- Learn about its role in guiding ships through Port Royal Sound.
- Enjoy views of the sound and surrounding maritime forest.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Hilton Head Range Rear Light
You can see Hilton Head Range Rear Light on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
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