Crooked River Lighthouse
Florida
Crooked River Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1895. Its official name is Crooked River Light. The tower stands 100 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1995. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape St. George Lighthouse, 15 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Crooked River Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1895
Deactivated 1995
Tower height
100 ft
Light 115 ft above water
Official name
Crooked River Light
About Crooked River Lighthouse
The Crooked River Light, also known as the Carrabelle Light, was built in 1895 to replace the Dog Island Light on Dog Island, which had been destroyed in 1875 by a hurricane. The location on the mainland allowed the light to serve as the rear range light for the channel to the west of Dog Island, used by ships in the lumber trade.
Crooked River Lighthouse sits at 29.8269, -84.7006 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are Cape St. George Lighthouse (15 mi), St. Marks Lighthouse (36 mi) and Cape San Blas Lighthouse (36 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Crooked River Lighthouse
Crooked River 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 Crooked River Lighthouse
Where is Crooked River Lighthouse?
Crooked River Lighthouse is in Florida, at 29.8269, -84.7006. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape St. George Lighthouse, 15 mi away.
Can you visit Crooked River Lighthouse?
Yes. Crooked River Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Crooked River Lighthouse built?
Crooked River Lighthouse was first lit in 1895. It was deactivated in 1995.
How tall is Crooked River Lighthouse?
The tower is 100 feet (30 m) tall, and its light sits 115 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Crooked River Lighthouse?
The closest are Cape St. George Lighthouse (15 mi), St. Marks Lighthouse (36 mi) and Cape San Blas Lighthouse (36 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Crooked River Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.