Lighthouse · Mississippi Coast, Mississippi
Biloxi Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1848 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a white light that goes dark briefly every 4 seconds. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands in the median of U.S. 90, beside the beach.
Open in the viewer from Biloxi Beach at the lighthouse →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1848 |
| Light | Oc W 4s |
| Position | 30.3943°N, 88.9012°W |
| From Biloxi Beach at the lighthouse | 238 m (780 ft), bearing 355° N |
| Source | NOAA ENC; USCG Light List Vol. IV 8955; National Register 73001012 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Biloxi Beach at the lighthouse, 238 m (780 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
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.