Lighthouse · Golden Isles, Georgia
St. Simons Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1872 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a steady white light with a brighter flash every 60 seconds, seen up to 23 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands in the village on St. Simons Island; the keeper’s house is a museum and the tower is open to climb.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1872 |
| Light | FFl W 60s |
| Position | 31.1341°N, 81.3936°W |
| From St. Simons Pier | 286 m (937 ft), bearing 76° ENE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. III 520; NOAA ENC; National Register 72000386 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from St. Simons Pier, 286 m (937 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.