Cape St. George Lighthouse
Florida
Cape St. George Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1833. Its official name is Cape St. George Light. The tower stands 71 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1994. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Crooked River Lighthouse, 15 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Cape St. George Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1833
Deactivated 1994
Tower height
71 ft
Light 75 ft above water
Official name
Cape St. George Light
About Cape St. George Lighthouse
The Cape St. George Light is a 77-foot (23 m) high brick lighthouse which had originally stood for 153 years on St. George Island, Florida, until toppling into the Gulf of Mexico October 22, 2005. The pieces of the lighthouse were retrieved, and in April 2008, the light's restoration was completed.
Cape St. George Lighthouse sits at 29.6630, -84.8627 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are Crooked River Lighthouse (15 mi), Cape San Blas Lighthouse (29 mi) and St. Joseph Point Lighthouse (36 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Cape St. George Lighthouse
Cape St. George Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Cape St. George Lighthouse
Where is Cape St. George Lighthouse?
Cape St. George Lighthouse is in Florida, at 29.6630, -84.8627. The nearest other lighthouse is Crooked River Lighthouse, 15 mi away.
Can you visit Cape St. George Lighthouse?
Yes. Cape St. George Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Cape St. George Lighthouse built?
Cape St. George Lighthouse was first lit in 1833. It was deactivated in 1994.
How tall is Cape St. George Lighthouse?
The tower is 71 feet (22 m) tall, and its light sits 75 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Cape St. George Lighthouse?
The closest are Crooked River Lighthouse (15 mi), Cape San Blas Lighthouse (29 mi) and St. Joseph Point Lighthouse (36 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Cape St. George Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.