Biloxi Lighthouse
🇺🇸Mississippi, USInactive
Location & Light Range
About Biloxi Lighthouse
Built of brick, the Biloxi Lighthouse stands 18.5 meters tall with a focal height of the same measurement. Its white tower is distinguished by a black balustrade. The lighthouse began operation in 1848. It is located adjacent to the Mississippi Sound on the Gulf of Mexico.
Why it matters: This structure is recognized as a Mississippi Landmark and holds the distinction of being maintained by female keepers for more years than any other lighthouse in the United States.
Background
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. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and declared a Mississippi Landmark in 1987.Light & Optic
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Focal Height
- 18.5m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1848
- Heritage Status
- Mississippi Landmark
References & Identifiers
- Admiralty No.
- J3578
- USCG No.
- 4-8955
- ARLHS No.
- USA-056
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q4913574 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 18.5m
- Tower Color
- white, except for the black balustrade
- Material
- brick
Location
- City
- Mississippi
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 30.3943°
- Longitude
- -88.9012°
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