[3][4][5][6][7] Although initially ridiculed by local residents during the planning and construction phases, the lighthouse became instantly popular and is today[when?]

[citation needed] Building of Harbour Town Lighthouse was started in 1969 by Charles Fraser and completed in 1970.

It has a white light that flashes every 25 s.[2][4][7] The lighthouse was privately built as part of Harbour Town Marina and Sea Pines Plantation.

[4][5] The Harbour Town Lighthouse is now a tourist and wedding destination[8] for Hilton Head Island.

The privately owned lighthouse also features a museum with historic photos of Harbour Town, and gift shops at the bottom and top of the light.