Lighthouse · Tybee Island, Georgia
Tybee Island Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1867 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a steady white light, seen up to 19 nautical miles out. It is the tallest lighthouse in Georgia; the light station is a museum and the tower is open to climb.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1867 |
| Light | F W |
| Position | 32.0222°N, 80.8457°W |
| From Tybee Island North Beach | 311 m (1,019 ft), bearing 285° WNW |
| Source | NOAA ENC; USCG Light List Vol. III 345 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Tybee Island North Beach, 311 m (1,019 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.