South Pass Lighthouse
Louisiana
South Pass Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Louisiana, first lit in 1832. Its official name is South Pass Light. The tower stands 115 feet tall. The nearest other lighthouse is Ship Shoal Lighthouse, 0.0 mi away. You can stay the night there.
South Pass Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Overnight stays
First lit
1832
Tower height
115 ft
Light 108 ft above water
Official name
South Pass Light
About South Pass Lighthouse
The South Pass Light, also known as the Port Eads Lighthouse South Point Light, or Gordon's Island Light, are a pair of lighthouses located on Gordon's Island at South Pass, in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana (USA), one of the primary entrances to the Mississippi River Delta from the Gulf of Mexico. The light station was established in 1831 and is still active.
South Pass Lighthouse sits at 29.0153, -89.1669 in Louisiana. The closest other lighthouses are Ship Shoal Lighthouse (0.0 mi), Frank's Island Lighthouse (12 mi) and Pass A L'Outre Lighthouse (14 mi). Louisiana has 14 lighthouses in all.
Visiting South Pass Lighthouse
South Pass Lighthouse takes overnight guests as an inn or B&B, so the way inside is to book a stay.
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Questions about South Pass Lighthouse
Where is South Pass Lighthouse?
South Pass Lighthouse is in Louisiana, at 29.0153, -89.1669. The nearest other lighthouse is Ship Shoal Lighthouse, 0.0 mi away.
Can you visit South Pass Lighthouse?
Yes, as an overnight guest. South Pass Lighthouse takes guests as an inn or B&B, so the way inside is to book a stay.
When was South Pass Lighthouse built?
South Pass Lighthouse was first lit in 1832.
How tall is South Pass Lighthouse?
The tower is 115 feet (35 m) tall, and its light sits 108 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near South Pass Lighthouse?
The closest are Ship Shoal Lighthouse (0.0 mi), Frank's Island Lighthouse (12 mi) and Pass A L'Outre Lighthouse (14 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on South Pass Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.