St. Augustine Lighthouse
Florida
St. Augustine Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1824. Its official name is St. Augustine Light. The tower stands 164 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is St. Johns Lighthouse, 35 mi away. It is open to visitors.
St. Augustine Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1824
Tower height
164 ft
Light 161 ft above water
Official name
St. Augustine Light
About St. Augustine Lighthouse
The St. Augustine Light Station is a privately maintained aid to navigation and an active, working lighthouse in St. Augustine, Florida. The current lighthouse stands at the north end of Anastasia Island and was built between 1871 and 1874.
St. Augustine Lighthouse sits at 29.8856, -81.2886 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are St. Johns Lighthouse (35 mi), St. Johns River Lighthouse (36 mi) and Dames Point Lighthouse (38 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting St. Augustine Lighthouse
St. Augustine Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
- Architect
- Paul J. Pelz
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Questions about St. Augustine Lighthouse
Where is St. Augustine Lighthouse?
St. Augustine Lighthouse is in Florida, at 29.8856, -81.2886. The nearest other lighthouse is St. Johns Lighthouse, 35 mi away.
Can you visit St. Augustine Lighthouse?
Yes. St. Augustine Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was St. Augustine Lighthouse built?
St. Augustine Lighthouse was first lit in 1824.
How tall is St. Augustine Lighthouse?
The tower is 164 feet (50 m) tall, and its light sits 161 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near St. Augustine Lighthouse?
The closest are St. Johns Lighthouse (35 mi), St. Johns River Lighthouse (36 mi) and Dames Point Lighthouse (38 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on St. Augustine Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.