Tybee Island Lighthouse
Georgia
Tybee Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Georgia, first lit in 1736. Its official name is Tybee Island Light. The tower stands 144 feet tall. The nearest other lighthouse is Cockspur Island Lighthouse, 2.0 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Tybee Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1736
Tower height
144 ft
Light 144 ft above water
Official name
Tybee Island Light
About Tybee Island Lighthouse
The Tybee Island Light is a lighthouse located on the north end of Tybee Island, Georgia. It overlooks the Savannah River at the point where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Tybee Island Lighthouse sits at 32.0222, -80.8456 in Georgia. The closest other lighthouses are Cockspur Island Lighthouse (2.0 mi), Tybee Island Range Front Lighthouse (3.5 mi) and Bloody Point Range Lights (5.4 mi). Georgia has 9 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Tybee Island Lighthouse
Tybee Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
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Lighthouses near Tybee Island Lighthouse
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Cockspur Island Lighthouse
2.0 mi away
Tybee Island Range Front Lighthouse
3.5 mi away
Bloody Point Range Lights
5.4 mi away
Harbour Town Lighthouse
8.3 mi away
Haig Point Range Lights
8.5 mi away
Savannah Lighthouse
11 mi away
Also close to Tybee Island Lighthouse: Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse 12 mi · Old Harbor Lighthouse 15 mi · Parris Island Range Lights 22 mi · Hunting Island Lighthouse 34 mi · Combahee Bank Lighthouse 39 mi
Questions about Tybee Island Lighthouse
Where is Tybee Island Lighthouse?
Tybee Island Lighthouse is in Georgia, at 32.0222, -80.8456. The nearest other lighthouse is Cockspur Island Lighthouse, 2.0 mi away.
Can you visit Tybee Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Tybee Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Tybee Island Lighthouse built?
Tybee Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1736.
How tall is Tybee Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 144 feet (44 m) tall, and its light sits 144 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Tybee Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Cockspur Island Lighthouse (2.0 mi), Tybee Island Range Front Lighthouse (3.5 mi) and Bloody Point Range Lights (5.4 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Tybee 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.