Harrison County (Biloxi and Gulfport Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Harrison County (Biloxi and Gulfport Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse
The Biloxi Lighthouse, established in 1848, stands in Harrison County, Mississippi, near the port of Diberville. It was constructed to guide vessels into Biloxi harbor, serving as a leading light for the western approach. The structure is notable as the second-oldest cast iron lighthouse in the United States. Its interior brick lining sustained damage from Hurricane Katrina, requiring extensive repairs. The lighthouse has been operational for many years, though it has faced periods of closure due to safety concerns and storm damage.
Why it matters: This lighthouse provides navigational guidance for maritime traffic, specifically assisting with the western approach to Biloxi harbor.
Location
- City
- Biloxi
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Mississippi
- Sea Region
- Harrison County, Biloxi and Gulfport Area
- Latitude
- 30.3945°
- Longitude
- -88.9012°
Nearby Vessels
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Diberville(1.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J3578
- USCG No.
- 4-8955
- ARLHS No.
- USA-056
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