Sombrero Key Lighthouse
Florida
Sombrero Key Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1858. Its official name is Sombrero Key Light. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is American Shoal Lighthouse, 27 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Sombrero Key Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1858
Official name
Sombrero Key Light
Built of
Cast iron
About Sombrero Key Lighthouse
Sombrero Key Light is located offshore of Vaca Key in Marathon, Florida. The lighthouse is located on a mostly submerged reef.
Sombrero Key Lighthouse sits at 24.6279, -81.1116 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are American Shoal Lighthouse (27 mi), Alligator Reef Lighthouse (35 mi) and Key West Lighthouse (44 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Sombrero Key Lighthouse
Sombrero Key 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.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
- Architect
- George Meade
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Questions about Sombrero Key Lighthouse
Where is Sombrero Key Lighthouse?
Sombrero Key Lighthouse is in Florida, at 24.6279, -81.1116. The nearest other lighthouse is American Shoal Lighthouse, 27 mi away.
Can you visit Sombrero Key Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Sombrero Key Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
When was Sombrero Key Lighthouse built?
Sombrero Key Lighthouse was first lit in 1858.
What lighthouses are near Sombrero Key Lighthouse?
The closest are American Shoal Lighthouse (27 mi), Alligator Reef Lighthouse (35 mi) and Key West Lighthouse (44 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Sombrero Key Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.