Each neighborhood had its distinct character, shaped by the skills and craftsmanship of its residents. Yet, they were bound together by shared traditions and essential community landmarks. Places of worship echoed with songs of faith, while food processing mills and small stores sustained daily life. One-room schoolhouses nurtured young minds, and access to waterways ensured a connection to both sustenance and trade. Most importantly, these lands became home to generations of Gullah descendants, preserving a way of life rich in heritage, unity, and perseverance.

 

Baygall

Birthplace of Hilton Head Athletics

Mitchelville

America’s 1st Black Town

Squire Pope

Home of Hilton Head Island’s Oldest Pre-Revolutionary War Structure

Big Hill

Big Stoney

Chaplin

Gardner

Grassland

Jonesville

Jarvis

Little Stoney

Marshland

Spanish Wells