St. Simons Island Lighthouse
Georgia
St. Simons Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Georgia, first lit in 1810. Its official name is St. Simons Island Light. The tower stands 105 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Little Cumberland Island Lighthouse, 11 mi away. It is open to visitors.
St. Simons Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1810
Tower height
105 ft
Light 105 ft above water
Official name
St. Simons Island Light
About St. Simons Island Lighthouse
The St. Simons Island Light is a lighthouse on the southern tip of St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States. It guides ships into St. Simons Sound and warns of the many sandbars in the area.
St. Simons Island Lighthouse sits at 31.1331, -81.3917 in Georgia. The closest other lighthouses are Little Cumberland Island Lighthouse (11 mi), Sapelo Island Range Front Lighthouse (19 mi) and Sapelo Island Lighthouse (19 mi). Georgia has 9 lighthouses in all.
Visiting St. Simons Island Lighthouse
St. Simons Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 105 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about St. Simons Island Lighthouse
Where is St. Simons Island Lighthouse?
St. Simons Island Lighthouse is in Georgia, at 31.1331, -81.3917. The nearest other lighthouse is Little Cumberland Island Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
Can you visit St. Simons Island Lighthouse?
Yes. St. Simons Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb St. Simons Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 105 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was St. Simons Island Lighthouse built?
St. Simons Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1810.
How tall is St. Simons Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 105 feet (32 m) tall, and its light sits 105 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near St. Simons Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Little Cumberland Island Lighthouse (11 mi), Sapelo Island Range Front Lighthouse (19 mi) and Sapelo Island Lighthouse (19 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on St. Simons Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.