Fowey Rocks Lighthouse
Florida
Fowey Rocks Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1878. Its official name is Fowey Rocks Light. The tower stands 112 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Florida Lighthouse, 6.4 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Fowey Rocks Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1878
Tower height
112 ft
Light 112 ft above water
Official name
Fowey Rocks Light
About Fowey Rocks Lighthouse
Fowey Rocks Light is located seven miles southeast of Cape Florida on Key Biscayne. The lighthouse was completed in 1878, replacing the Cape Florida Light.
Fowey Rocks Lighthouse sits at 25.5906, -80.0967 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are Cape Florida Lighthouse (6.4 mi), Carysfort Reef Lighthouse (26 mi) and Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse (46 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Fowey Rocks Lighthouse
Fowey Rocks 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 Fowey Rocks Lighthouse
Where is Fowey Rocks Lighthouse?
Fowey Rocks Lighthouse is in Florida, at 25.5906, -80.0967. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Florida Lighthouse, 6.4 mi away.
Can you visit Fowey Rocks Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Fowey Rocks Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
When was Fowey Rocks Lighthouse built?
Fowey Rocks Lighthouse was first lit in 1878.
How tall is Fowey Rocks Lighthouse?
The tower is 112 feet (34 m) tall, and its light sits 112 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Fowey Rocks Lighthouse?
The closest are Cape Florida Lighthouse (6.4 mi), Carysfort Reef Lighthouse (26 mi) and Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse (46 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Fowey Rocks Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.