Biloxi Lighthouse
Mississippi
Biloxi Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Mississippi, first lit in 1848. The tower stands 61 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Ship Island Lighthouse, 13 mi away.
Biloxi Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1848
Tower height
61 ft
Light 61 ft above water
Built of
Brick
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
Mississippi Landmark
About Biloxi Lighthouse
Biloxi Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Biloxi, Mississippi, adjacent to the Mississippi Sound of the Gulf of Mexico. The lighthouse has been maintained by female keepers for more years than any other lighthouse in the United States.
Biloxi Lighthouse sits at 30.3946, -88.9015 in Mississippi. The closest other lighthouses are Ship Island Lighthouse (13 mi), Cat Island Lighthouse (19 mi) and East Pascagoula River Lighthouse (20 mi). Mississippi has 10 lighthouses in all.
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Lighthouses near Biloxi Lighthouse
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Ship Island Lighthouse
13 mi away
Cat Island Lighthouse
19 mi away
East Pascagoula River Lighthouse
20 mi away
Round Island Lighthouse
21 mi away
Pass Christian Lighthouse
22 mi away
Merrill Shell Bank Lighthouse
23 mi away
Also close to Biloxi Lighthouse: Chandeleur Island Lighthouse 24 mi · Horn Island Lighthouse 27 mi · St. Joseph Island Lighthouse 34 mi · Lake Borgne Lighthouse 36 mi · East Rigolets Lighthouse 48 mi
Questions about Biloxi Lighthouse
Where is Biloxi Lighthouse?
Biloxi Lighthouse is in Mississippi, at 30.3946, -88.9015. The nearest other lighthouse is Ship Island Lighthouse, 13 mi away.
When was Biloxi Lighthouse built?
Biloxi Lighthouse was first lit in 1848.
How tall is Biloxi Lighthouse?
The tower is 61 feet (19 m) tall, and its light sits 61 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Biloxi Lighthouse?
The closest are Ship Island Lighthouse (13 mi), Cat Island Lighthouse (19 mi) and East Pascagoula River Lighthouse (20 mi).
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