south_carolina referred simply resort town located island south_carolina united_states miles northeast savannah georgia miles southwest charleston island named captain identified near entrance port royal sound named head island features miles atlantic_ocean popular vacation destination estimated million visitors pumped billion local economy year round population census peak summer vacation season population swell past decade island population growth rate primary city head island metropolitan area island rich history started seasonal occupation native americans thousands years ago continued european exploration trade important base operations union blockade southern ports civil war island fell union troops hundreds slaves home native descendants freed slaves known managed hold ethnic cultural identity town incorporated municipality known friendly development town impact development style buildings situated existing trees result enjoys unusual tree cover relative development approximately island including tourist areas located inside communities town maintains public beach access points including exclusive use town residents approved dollar land buying bond control commercial growth offers unusual number cultural opportunities community size including broadway quality plays member chorus highly rated largest annual outdoor wine event east coast annual community festivals hosts heritage golf classic tournament played harbour town golf links sea resort history discovery sea shell ring seen near east entrance ring existence feet diameter believed years old believe ring refuse created indians lived interior ring kept clear common area shell rings destroyed shells removed roads buildings green shell enclosure shell rings listed national_register_of_historic_places protected law beginning recorded history new world waters known occupied fought turn english spanish french scots spanish expedition led explored area initiating european contact local tribes captain sailed adventure barbados explore lands granted king charles_ii england travels identified near entrance port royal sound named head stayed days making note trees crops sweet water clear sweet air 17th 19th centuries granted county kingdom ireland son appointed island retail agent time known trench island trench sold land named john island land later came known island owner south_carolina provincial half stationed cove southern tip guard spanish point cove named captain commander captain note colonial times earlier placed command georgia schooner norfolk founder georgia helped chase spanish failed invasion relocating savannah served terms earning living highly active drew known chart florida keys venture chart library congress small episcopal church called constructed plantation owners chapel old cemetery located near corner drive field remains prominent island revolutionary war buried shot captain location home oldest intact structure built grew crop south_carolina civil war confederate fort port royal plantation fort station confederate troops guns helped protect mile wide entrance port royal sound fed slow moving rivers vital trade southern economy october largest fleet assembled north_america moved south seize fort came attack november fell union troops fort renamed honor secretary navy tremendous significance civil war important base operations union blockade southern ports particularly savannah charleston union built military hospital head island foot frontage floor area square feet hundreds slaves buy land school live government housing serve called beginning recruited point bayonet community called honor general constructed north end island house built 1870s southern edge august landfall near savannah storm surge feet swept north south_carolina killing thousand leaving tens thousands homeless 20th 21st centuries experimental steam cannon guarding port royal sound built port royal plantation cannon fixed propulsion system allowed long range shots time wall street physicist patron scientific research brother law partner purchased acres km2 island total land mass private game reserve atlantic coast island large concrete gun platforms built defend possible invasion axis powers world war platforms like found mounted beach patrol dog training center trained personnel use horses dogs protect southeastern coastline early 1950s lumber mills contributed logging acres km2 island island population residents prior access limited private boats state operated ferry island economy centered cotton fishing built lane toll swing bridge constructed cost million opened island automobile traffic mainland swing bridge hit barge shut vehicle traffic island built manned bridge bridge repaired swing bridge replaced current lane bridge beginning resort started developing soon developments followed dunes plantation shipyard plantation port royal plantation imitating architecture landscape continued stand creating unique locality plantation called harbour town anchored recognizable lighthouse committed changed configuration marina harbour town save ancient live oak came known known generations children watched singer songwriter perform tree years buried tree died heritage golf classic played regular stop successfully fought development chemical complex shores soon association concerned citizens south broad fought development shore oil platforms division story tall natural gas shipping spheres events helped community started drumming support town incorporate municipality built referendum incorporation passed town passed disney opened opened january indoor smoking ban bars restaurants public places took effect fish haul archaeological site green range rear light sea listed national_register_of_historic_places government town head island incorporated municipality jurisdiction entire island cove town council manager form government town manager chief executive officer head administrative branch responsible municipal council proper administration affairs town exercises powers specifically delegated town manager mayor powers duties responsibilities member addition mayor establishes agenda meetings calls special meetings contracts deeds resolutions designated town manager represents town ceremonial functions town departments include code enforcement finance town budget fiscal year consists separate fiscal accounting funds operating fund town accounts financial resources town acquire land facilities improve public facilities including roads bike paths fire stations vehicle replacement drainage improvements park development accounts accumulation resources payment debt june approved budget fiscal year reading vote recent budget fiscal year office holders december council mission statement provide excellent customer service come contact town manage utilize financial physical resources town government promote policies programs assure long term health community encourage job satisfaction town staff develop enhance professional growth staff members geography topography shoe shaped island lies miles air northeast savannah georgia miles south charleston exact coordinates according town total area square miles km2 square miles km2 land square miles km2 water barrier island referred second largest barrier island long_island actually barrier island glacial technically half barrier island north end island sea island dating pleistocene south end barrier island appeared recently actually land locked tidal marsh separates halves island terrain barrier island determined dynamic beach system offshore bars pounding surf shifting beaches grassy dunes beach maritime forests wetlands interiors salt tidal marshes lee facing mainland typical barrier island beach surf zone sand spit climate humid subtropical climate culture organizations entities showcase professional performing visual arts cultural festivals educational outreach offers community education including workshops classes located offers variety programs activities indoor outdoor exhibits year round visitors permanent exhibitions natural history cultural heritage gift store kids zone temporary gallery space museum offers tours acre property includes salt marsh trails native butterfly habitat gardens open monday saturday sunday head choral society founded non profit organization open community members love sing enjoy good fellowship known diverse musical repertoire including classical pops concerts lighter fare patriotic gospel musical theatre voice chamber choir youth choir member chorus presents major programs season fall pops concert christmas concert musical concert pair memorial day concerts celebrating art american choral singing patriotic tribute head symphony orchestra started years ago handful musicians classical music dreamed bringing big city culture transformed small group classical music lovers highly rated symphony orchestra main performance hall branch formed head symphony orchestra head youth orchestra helping young musicians county love music mission promote foster arts including vision position maintain vibrant arts community destination active marketing service current arts organizations artists advocacy arts programs include art emerging artist initiative print publication arts free quarterly exploring business art located north end island main street non profit community theatre dedicated lives island youth providing true theatrical experience year performs broadway quality shows run months time tourist season major tourist attraction local hot spot year round organization provides acting dance vocal instruction school summer head island offers adult community collection educational fun classes covering subjects history arts current events outer space exploration semester promises choices topics annual membership fall winter terms limit number classes member head island history premier ancestry research center non profit member library open public small daily fee offers history programs classes special programs year annual events threatened rapid increase tourism culture seen annual island held february summer acclaimed present concert series annual largest outdoor wine east_coast featuring domestic international annual draws people annual held event operated proceeds benefit 26th season held tuesday night june august shelter cove marina features arts crafts live entertainment fireworks sunset special celebration july annual heritage classic golf tournament held april harbour town golf links sea resort annual held celebrity golf tournament annual held golf club run robert trent jones course harbour town golf links tournament contributed million children charities celebrates talent local industry provides attendees spectator events including best drink making contest race annual held community festival annual community festival features haunted trail haunted forest presented head island high school festival world class automobiles center stage november annual festival festival features country finest collector automobiles including classic cars wheeled machines wooden boats beach dove street festival lights begun dove street festival lights takes place december homes dove street holiday lights ohio residents holiday songs town volunteers collect donations money food toys festival given deep project local charity wildlife head island area home vast array wildlife including deer sea turtles hundreds species birds conjunction patrols beaches october purpose project inventory monitor nesting locations necessary suitable locations summer months museum sponsors special tour designed educate public endangered species protect sea turtles town ordinance artificial lighting shielded seen beach turned october year waters places earth routinely use technique called strand feeding schools fish mud banks lie feed sliding water particularly prominent ocean waters surrounding serves fascination painful natural encounter beach small inhabit shallow region ocean floor break surf typically buried beneath thin layer sand type fish common south_carolina coast areas atlantic shoreline typically avoid contact humans accidentally stepped situation ending injury human poisonous injuries extremely painful usually life threatening long properly attended medical professional complaint shared tourists maintain poor alert system swimmers numerous sighted specific stretch shore lack days multiple sightings reported end high number injuries avoided people treated injuries feeding grounds breeding grounds species game fish sport fish marine mammals dense population gives coastal water brown green coloration support marine life including shrimp invertebrates bait fish species including turn support larger fish species local waterways popular sport fish head island area include red drum spot tail bass spotted sea trout shark species demographics census people households families residing town occupying land area square miles km2 population density people square mile housing units average density square mile town occupies land area island small near main access road mainland incorporated town island slightly higher population census defined head island urban cluster larger land area km2 town head island metropolitan statistical area includes counties estimated year round population racial makeup town white african american native american asian pacific races races hispanic latino race population households children age living married couples living female husband present non families households individuals living years age older average household size average family size town population spread age years age older median age years females males females age males according estimate median income household town median income family males median income versus females capita income town families population poverty line including age age emergency services began operations july consolidation beach head island fire district head island career department provides fire suppression emergency medical services advanced life support level special operations capabilities include urban search rescue confined space rescue trench rescue rope rescue department seven fire stations providing professional fire protection emergency medical care station parkway shipyard plantation near pope avenue entrance station lighthouse road sea resort harbour town station port royal plantation station pope road near gate station crane way near gate station queen road water tower station road toll fire rescue headquarters summit drive general aviation entrance airport road convenience center island works agency south_carolina designated special teams state regional urban search rescue response teams police services contracted island equipped enhanced system economy according comprehensive annual financial report employers town facilities structures communities spanish spanish wells plantation plantation harbour victoria square cove bermuda yacht cove public beach access spaces access spaces parking free parking reserved annual beach passes beach park long term parking spaces parking reserved annual beach passes parking free field spaces annual beach pass parking parking free island parks schools notable people popular culture popular television series different world parents summer home big trouble little episode american dad birth parents nick live book order president president united_states maintains home meets president time movie parental guidance starring parents visit conference aerial harbor town shown science fiction franchise headquarters telecommunications organization located season television mystery thriller series pretty little main character mysterious stay resort island shortly disappearance
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