Mid Island, SC

Hilton Head Island

At about the same time through the influence of Captain John Stoney and Mr. Isaac Fripp another congregation was formed and a church of wood, on a brick foundation, 40 x 30 ft. was built on Hilton Head Island. Divine Service was performed alternately at each church (St. Luke's Parish Church and Zion Chapel of Ease,) and since there was no Parsonage, the Minister resided with his parishioners.

In 1833, the Rt. Rev. Nathaniel Bowen, Third Bishop of South Carolina, consecrated Zion Chapel, it having been, the record cryptically says, "thrown out of use as to the worship for which it had been originally erected, but now happily recovered." Diocesan records show that Divine Services were regularly held in Zion Church until November 1861 when invasion of the Island by federal armed forces necessitated the flight of the island's white population. When the Rev. Dr. James Stoney (1820-1870), a great grandson of Captain John Stoney, builder of Zion Chapel, was able to return to his rectorship of the Church in the Cross in Bluffton in 1867, his 1868 report says that Zion Chapel, having been built of wood, had entirely disappeared, it's Eucharistic silver and all it's furnishings, altar, prayer desks, pulpit, pews were stolen.

Worst of all for Zion Chapel was the fact that all of its members were dispersed, dispossessed of their homes and property, never to return to Hilton Head Island again. Today, only the cemetery remains.
At about the same time through the influence of Captain John Stoney and Mr. Isaac Fripp another congregation was formed and a church of wood, on a brick foundation, 40 x 30 ft. was built on Hilton Head Island. Divine Service was performed alternately at each church (St. Luke's Parish Church and Zion Chapel of Ease,) and since there was no Parsonage, the Minister resided with his parishioners.

In 1833, the Rt. Rev. Nathaniel Bowen, Third Bishop of South Carolina, consecrated Zion Chapel, it having been, the record cryptically says, "thrown out of use as to the worship for which it had been originally erected, but now happily recovered." Diocesan records show that Divine Services were regularly held in Zion Church until November 1861 when invasion of the Island by federal armed forces necessitated the flight of the island's white population. When the Rev. Dr. James Stoney (1820-1870), a great grandson of Captain John Stoney, builder of Zion Chapel, was able to return to his rectorship of the Church in the Cross in Bluffton in 1867, his 1868 report says that Zion Chapel, having been built of wood, had entirely disappeared, it's Eucharistic silver and all it's furnishings, altar, prayer desks, pulpit, pews were stolen.

Worst of all for Zion Chapel was the fact that all of its members were dispersed, dispossessed of their homes and property, never to return to Hilton Head Island again. Today, only the cemetery remains.
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Mid Island Hotel Deals

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

4.5 out of 5
1 Hotel Circle Hilton Head Island SC
The price is ₩226,010 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
₩226,010
₩304,392 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,416 reviews)
Room was nice, clean and spacious. The view with a very big sliding window was amazing. Had a few problems with a/c, elementary size small toilet with the largest tank ever that we had to make sure wasn't hung up and a 1st the hot water at sink is dangerous Hot. Staff was nice but had a problem with ...

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

4 out of 5
23 Ocean Lane Hilton Head Island SC
The price is ₩319,387 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
₩319,387
₩419,866 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Room was clean quiet and large. The staff was very courteous. Would stay again.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2 Grasslawn Ave Hilton Head Island SC
The price is ₩271,466 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
₩271,466
₩365,039 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
clean. nice layout

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Hampton Inn Hilton Head

Hampton Inn Hilton Head

2.5 out of 5
1 Dillon Road Hilton Head Island SC
The price is ₩130,345 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
₩130,345
₩143,380 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was great and room was clean

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hampton Inn Hilton Head
Island Links Resort by Palmera

Island Links Resort by Palmera

3 out of 5
1 Coggins Point Road Hilton Head Island SC
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
Clean room and responsive customer services. I was not able to use my included 1 hr tennis court reservation because it wasn’t clearly mention that you have to pay equipment rental fee unless you bring your own. I was bit disappointed. It was overall good experience.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Island Links Resort by Palmera
Home2 Suites by Hilton Hilton Head

Home2 Suites by Hilton Hilton Head

3 out of 5
836 William Hilton Parkway Hilton Head Island SC
The price is ₩154,337 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
₩154,337
₩169,771 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (686 reviews)
The staff was very friendly across the board, and the cleaning staff was diligent throughout. The room was clean and spacious.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Hilton Head
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Other neighborhoods around Mid Island

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA

Shelter Cove

While there might not be top attractions in Shelter Cove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shelter Cove Harbour and The Golf Courses of Palmetto Dunes.

Shelter Cove
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Folly Field

While visiting Folly Field, you might make a stop by sights like Folly Field Beach Park and Adventure Cove.

Folly Field
Sunset at the beach club. 😎

North End

While visiting North End, you might make a stop by sights like Palmetto Hall Golf and Country Club and Country Club of Hilton Head.

North End
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Spanish Wells

While there might not be top attractions in Spanish Wells, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Heron Point by Pete Dye at Sea Pines Resort and Shelter Cove Harbour.

Spanish Wells
Walkway to the beach.

North Forest Beach

5/5(4 area reviews)

While visiting North Forest Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Coligny Plaza and Coligny Beach.

North Forest Beach
Sunset at Harbour Town.

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Heron Point by Pete Dye at Sea Pines Resort are top sights worth seeing.

South End


Mid Island, SC