Georgetown Lighthouse
South Carolina
Georgetown Lighthouse is a lighthouse in South Carolina, first lit in 1801. Its official name is Georgetown Light. The tower stands 89 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Bulls Bay Lighthouse, 30 mi away.
Georgetown Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1801
Tower height
89 ft
Light 85 ft above water
Official name
Georgetown Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Georgetown Lighthouse
Georgetown Light is an active light on North Island at the entrance to Winyah Bay southeast of Georgetown, South Carolina. The light is maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard, and the lighthouse is now under the control of State of South Carolina as part of the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center Heritage Preserve.
Georgetown Lighthouse sits at 33.2226, -79.1851 in South Carolina. The closest other lighthouses are Bulls Bay Lighthouse (30 mi), Charleston Lighthouse (50 mi) and Sullivan's Island Range Lights (50 mi). South Carolina has 15 lighthouses in all.
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Questions about Georgetown Lighthouse
Where is Georgetown Lighthouse?
Georgetown Lighthouse is in South Carolina, at 33.2226, -79.1851. The nearest other lighthouse is Bulls Bay Lighthouse, 30 mi away.
When was Georgetown Lighthouse built?
Georgetown Lighthouse was first lit in 1801.
How tall is Georgetown Lighthouse?
The tower is 89 feet (27 m) tall, and its light sits 85 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Georgetown Lighthouse?
The closest are Bulls Bay Lighthouse (30 mi), Charleston Lighthouse (50 mi) and Sullivan's Island Range Lights (50 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Georgetown Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.