Morris Island Lighthouse
South Carolina
Morris Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in South Carolina, first lit in 1767. The tower stands 161 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1962. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Fort Sumter Range Lights, 4.0 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Morris Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1767
Deactivated 1962
Tower height
161 ft
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Morris Island Lighthouse
The Morris Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Morris Island in South Carolina. The light stands on the southern side of the entrance to Charleston Harbor, north of the City of Folly Beach.
Morris Island Lighthouse sits at 32.6953, -79.8836 in South Carolina. The closest other lighthouses are Fort Sumter Range Lights (4.0 mi), Sullivan's Island Range Lights (4.6 mi) and Charleston Lighthouse (4.9 mi). South Carolina has 15 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Morris Island Lighthouse
Morris Island Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access. Most people see it from shore or from a boat, and some local cruises pass close by.
- Architect
- Paul J. Pelz
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Lighthouses near Morris Island Lighthouse
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Fort Sumter Range Lights
4.0 mi away
Sullivan's Island Range Lights
4.6 mi away
Charleston Lighthouse
4.9 mi away
Fort Ripley Shoal Lighthouse
5.0 mi away
Castle Pinckney Lighthouse
5.7 mi away
Bulls Bay Lighthouse
24 mi away
Also close to Morris Island Lighthouse: Combahee Bank Lighthouse 36 mi · Hunting Island Lighthouse 39 mi
Questions about Morris Island Lighthouse
Where is Morris Island Lighthouse?
Morris Island Lighthouse is in South Carolina, at 32.6953, -79.8836. The nearest other lighthouse is Fort Sumter Range Lights, 4.0 mi away.
Can you visit Morris Island Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Morris Island Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
When was Morris Island Lighthouse built?
Morris Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1767. It was deactivated in 1962.
How tall is Morris Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 161 feet (49 m) tall.
What lighthouses are near Morris Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Fort Sumter Range Lights (4.0 mi), Sullivan's Island Range Lights (4.6 mi) and Charleston Lighthouse (4.9 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Morris Island Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.