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Though Native Americans inhabited the Island for thousands of years prior, Fripp Island was first discovered by Europeans in the early 17th century. Fripp Island was named for the British Captain Johannes Fripp, charged with protecting Carolina from Spanish attacks throughout the mid-17th century.
It is only about a 10-15 minute drive from downtown Beaufort SC, but compared to many neighboring islands it can still be considered a largely undeveloped paradise. The island is bordered on one end by the Town of Beaufort. At another end of St Helena Island are Harbor and Fripp Islands. This location has proved beneficial for the Town of St Helena. The outlying resorts attract more visitors.