Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
Florida
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1835. Its official name is Ponce de Leon Inlet Light. It was deactivated in 1970. It is a National Historic Landmark. The nearest other lighthouse is Volusia Bar Lighthouse, 40 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1835
Deactivated 1970
Official name
Ponce de Leon Inlet Light
Heritage status
National Historic Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
About Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
The Ponce de Leon Inlet Light is a lighthouse and museum located at Ponce de León Inlet in Central Florida. At 175 feet (53 m) in height, it is the tallest lighthouse in the state and one of the tallest in the United States (the Cape Hatteras Light in North Carolina is taller at 207 feet (63 m)).
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse sits at 29.0806, -80.9280 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are Volusia Bar Lighthouse (40 mi), Cape Canaveral Lighthouse (49 mi) and St. Augustine Lighthouse (60 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Architect
- Orville E. Babcock
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Questions about Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
Where is Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse?
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse is in Florida, at 29.0806, -80.9280. The nearest other lighthouse is Volusia Bar Lighthouse, 40 mi away.
Can you visit Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse?
Yes. Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse built?
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse was first lit in 1835. It was deactivated in 1970.
What lighthouses are near Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse?
The closest are Volusia Bar Lighthouse (40 mi), Cape Canaveral Lighthouse (49 mi) and St. Augustine Lighthouse (60 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Ponce de Leon Inlet Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.