Cockspur Island Lighthouse
🇺🇸Georgia, USInactive
Location & Light Range
About Cockspur Island Lighthouse
Constructed in 1837, the Cockspur Island Light stands as Georgia's smallest lighthouse. Its tower reaches a height of 14 meters, with the focal plane at the same elevation. This structure, first lit in 1837, ceased its active role as a navigational aid in 1909. Although no longer in operational service, the lighthouse has been relit periodically since 2007, serving historical commemoration rather than navigation.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is part of Fort Pulaski National Monument and is situated on an islet at the south channel of the Savannah River.
Background
The Cockspur Island Light is the smallest lighthouse in Georgia. It ceased operation as an active beacon in 1909. It has been relit since 2007 for historical rather than navigational purposes.
The lighthouse is situated on an islet off Cockspur Island at the south channel of the Savannah River near Lazaretto Creek, northwest of Tybee Island in Chatham County, Georgia. It is part of Fort Pulaski National Monument.Light & Optic
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Focal Height
- 14m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1837
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
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Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 14m
Location
- City
- Georgia
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 32.0226°
- Longitude
- -80.8800°
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