Captain William Hilton and the Founding of Hilton Head Island

by Dwayne Pickett

Book Overview

Author Dwayne W. Pickett details the life of William Hilton, his exploration of the Carolina coast and the founding of an iconic island.

Behind the pristine beaches and world renown of Hilton Head Island lies a history that dates back to the early exploration of the nation. In 1663, William Hilton, a mariner born in England, was hired by a group in Barbados to find new lands for them to settle. Hilton led an exploration of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467141917
• ISBN13: 9781467141918
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"