Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse
Florida
Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1890. Its official name is Charlotte Harbor Light. It was deactivated in 1943. The nearest other lighthouse is Sanibel Island Lighthouse, 24 mi away.
Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1890
Deactivated 1943
Official name
Charlotte Harbor Light
Nearest lighthouse
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
24 mi away
Lighthouses in Florida
35
on the map
About Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse
The Charlotte Harbor Light was placed at a bend in the deeper part of Charlotte Harbor to guide ships to the railroad docks in Punta Gorda, Florida. Punta Gorda lost importance as a port when railroad lines reached Boca Grande on the southern end of Gasparilla Island at the entrance to Charlotte Harbor in 1906.
Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse sits at 26.7758, -82.1419 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are Sanibel Island Lighthouse (24 mi), Egmont Key Lighthouse (69 mi) and Anclote Keys Lighthouse (105 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
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Questions about Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse
Where is Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse?
Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse is in Florida, at 26.7758, -82.1419. The nearest other lighthouse is Sanibel Island Lighthouse, 24 mi away.
When was Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse built?
Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse was first lit in 1890. It was deactivated in 1943.
What lighthouses are near Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse?
The closest are Sanibel Island Lighthouse (24 mi), Egmont Key Lighthouse (69 mi) and Anclote Keys Lighthouse (105 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Charlotte Harbor Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.