Amelia Island Lighthouse
Florida
Amelia Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1838. Its official name is Amelia Island Light. The tower stands 64 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Amelia Island North Range Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Amelia Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1838
Tower height
64 ft
Light 107 ft above water
Official name
Amelia Island Light
About Amelia Island Lighthouse
The Amelia Island Light is the oldest existing lighthouse in the state of Florida in the United States. It is located near the northern end of Amelia Island in the northeastern part of the state.
Amelia Island Lighthouse sits at 30.6732, -81.4424 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are Amelia Island North Range Lighthouse (2.1 mi), St. Johns River Lighthouse (19 mi) and St. Johns Lighthouse (20 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Amelia Island Lighthouse
Amelia Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Amelia Island Lighthouse
Where is Amelia Island Lighthouse?
Amelia Island Lighthouse is in Florida, at 30.6732, -81.4424. The nearest other lighthouse is Amelia Island North Range Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away.
Can you visit Amelia Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Amelia Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Amelia Island Lighthouse built?
Amelia Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1838.
How tall is Amelia Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 64 feet (20 m) tall, and its light sits 107 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Amelia Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Amelia Island North Range Lighthouse (2.1 mi), St. Johns River Lighthouse (19 mi) and St. Johns Lighthouse (20 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Amelia Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.