St. Johns Lighthouse
Florida
St. Johns Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1954. Its official name is St. Johns Light. The tower stands 64 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is St. Johns River Lighthouse, 1.7 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
St. Johns Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1954
Tower height
64 ft
Light 82 ft above water
Official name
St. Johns Light
About St. Johns Lighthouse
The St. Johns Light is an active lighthouse in Jacksonville, Florida, marking the mouth of the St. Johns River. Built in 1954, it is located on Naval Station Mayport in the Mayport area.
St. Johns Lighthouse sits at 30.3862, -81.3980 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are St. Johns River Lighthouse (1.7 mi), Dames Point Lighthouse (9.3 mi) and Amelia Island Lighthouse (20 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting St. Johns Lighthouse
St. Johns Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about St. Johns Lighthouse
Where is St. Johns Lighthouse?
St. Johns Lighthouse is in Florida, at 30.3862, -81.3980. The nearest other lighthouse is St. Johns River Lighthouse, 1.7 mi away.
Can you visit St. Johns Lighthouse?
No. St. Johns Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
When was St. Johns Lighthouse built?
St. Johns Lighthouse was first lit in 1954.
How tall is St. Johns Lighthouse?
The tower is 64 feet (20 m) tall, and its light sits 82 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near St. Johns Lighthouse?
The closest are St. Johns River Lighthouse (1.7 mi), Dames Point Lighthouse (9.3 mi) and Amelia Island Lighthouse (20 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on St. Johns Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.