American Shoal Lighthouse
Florida
American Shoal Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1880. Its official name is American Shoal Light. The tower stands 112 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Key West Lighthouse, 18 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
American Shoal Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1880
Tower height
112 ft
Light 20 ft above water
Official name
American Shoal Light
About American Shoal Lighthouse
The American Shoal Light is located east of the Saddlebunch Keys, just off Sugarloaf Key, close to Looe Key, in Florida, United States. It was completed in 1880, and first lit on July 15, 1880.
American Shoal Lighthouse sits at 24.5251, -81.5194 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are Key West Lighthouse (18 mi), Sand Key Lighthouse (23 mi) and Northwest Passage Lighthouse (25 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting American Shoal Lighthouse
American Shoal Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access. Most people see it from shore or from a boat, and some local cruises pass close by.
- Built of
- Cast iron
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about American Shoal Lighthouse
Where is American Shoal Lighthouse?
American Shoal Lighthouse is in Florida, at 24.5251, -81.5194. The nearest other lighthouse is Key West Lighthouse, 18 mi away.
Can you visit American Shoal Lighthouse?
Not on foot. American Shoal Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
When was American Shoal Lighthouse built?
American Shoal Lighthouse was first lit in 1880.
How tall is American Shoal Lighthouse?
The tower is 112 feet (34 m) tall, and its light sits 20 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near American Shoal Lighthouse?
The closest are Key West Lighthouse (18 mi), Sand Key Lighthouse (23 mi) and Northwest Passage Lighthouse (25 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on American Shoal Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.