Beaufort

Info on Beaufort
and Hilton Head Island SC

Nestled between Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA is a place called Beaufort, SC. Stretching over 691 sq. miles, Beaufort County, Beaufort and Hilton Head Island,
includes more than 200 islands, over 30 miles of breathtaking Atlantic shoreline, and an enormous amount of wetland and pristine salt water marshes. Abundant nature thrives within this massive Eco system, and the people of Beaufort have vowed to keep it this way, forever.
Beaufort is an area rich in history, culture, and a character that can only be found in the true south. It's a serene, peaceful place that is laid back enough to let the soul thrive, yet busy enough to keep the body entertained.
Take a tour and explore this enchanting place, called "Beautiful Beaufort by the Sea!"

Major Areas Of Interest

Beaufort: Historic houses & churches, waterfront park, County seat

Port Royal: River beach, board walk, historical sights, ship port

Parris Island: The Marine Corps recruit training facility and historical sights

Beaufort, South Carolina, R.J. Sorensen : IVAP

MCAS: The famous Marine Corps Air Station Fighter Base

St. Helena Island The famous Penn Center, historic sights

Hunting Island State Park Public beaches, camping, lighthouse, nature trails & fishing pier

Hilton Head Island Famous for golf & tennis matches, beaches, resorts

The Beaufort area is one of the first non Indian attempts of settlement in America, it's history spanning more than five centuries. It's home to more species of wildlife than people,and has some of the most pristine marshes and scenery in the nation.
Beaufort County attracts millions of visitors a year, and has been the site of some of the biggest movies, including " The Big Chill", "The Prince of Tides" and "Forrest Gump".
Some of the greatest golf courses in the world
are found in Beaufort County, along with some of the best
salt water fishing, shellfish harvesting and shrimping on the east coast.

Area Facts

Population	County : More than 102,735 (June, 1996) Beaufort : 9516 (projected 2000) Port Royal : 5108 (projected 2000) Hilton Head : 34,000 (projected 2000)
Government	Beaufort County: 9 member county Council / Administrator System Beaufort City: Mayor / council system Port Royal: Hilton Head:
Nearest cities	Savannah, GA. (46 miles South) & Charleston, SC (69 miles North)
Economy	Agriculture, Tourism, Light Industry, Seafood Industry, Military.
Emergency	County wide 911 system : Excellent Fire and EMS systems ; 3 Hospitals
Major Waterways	Broad River, Coosaw River, Beaufort River (all on Intercoastal Waterway)
Public Beach	Hunting Island State Park, Hilton Head Island, Port Royal Island

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