Key West Lighthouse
Florida
Key West Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1849. It was deactivated in 1969. The nearest other lighthouse is Sand Key Lighthouse, 7.8 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Key West Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1849
Deactivated 1969
Built of
Brick
Nearest lighthouse
Sand Key Lighthouse
7.8 mi away
About Key West Lighthouse
The Key West Lighthouse is located in Key West, Florida. The first Key West lighthouse was a 65-foot (20 m) tower completed in 1825.
Key West Lighthouse sits at 24.5506, -81.8007 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are Sand Key Lighthouse (7.8 mi), Northwest Passage Lighthouse (7.8 mi) and American Shoal Lighthouse (18 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Key West Lighthouse
Key West Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Questions about Key West Lighthouse
Where is Key West Lighthouse?
Key West Lighthouse is in Florida, at 24.5506, -81.8007. The nearest other lighthouse is Sand Key Lighthouse, 7.8 mi away.
Can you visit Key West Lighthouse?
Yes. Key West Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Key West Lighthouse built?
Key West Lighthouse was first lit in 1849. It was deactivated in 1969.
What lighthouses are near Key West Lighthouse?
The closest are Sand Key Lighthouse (7.8 mi), Northwest Passage Lighthouse (7.8 mi) and American Shoal Lighthouse (18 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Key West Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.