Harbor Island, SC
Music connected to Harbor Island
About Harbor Island
- • While not from Harbor Island, Pat Conroy, author, lived and wrote extensively about the area.
- • No evidence suggests anything was invented or founded solely on Harbor Island.
- • Its development in the 1970s as a private residential resort community brought it recognition.
- • Harbor Island is a gated community accessible only to property owners and their guests.
- • Hurricanes have impacted the island, causing erosion and necessitating beach renourishment projects.
- • The name reflects its location as an island harbor; established as a resort in the 1970s.
- • Harbor Island's population is relatively small, fluctuating with seasonal residents.
- • The island's elevation is low, only a few feet above sea level, making it vulnerable.
- • The primary industry is tourism and resort-related services for residents and guests.
- • Being on Harbor Island feels peaceful, secluded, and immersed in natural beauty.
- • The closest pro team is the Charleston RiverDogs (baseball), a Tampa Bay Rays affiliate.
- • Nearby Beaufort hosts the annual Beaufort Water Festival, a popular sporting and social event.