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South Shore Harbour Lighthouse

🇺🇸USOperational

Also known as: #South Shore Harbour (Beacon Island, Harbor Island, Clear Lake)

A 30m, 16-sided steel tower, erected in 1983, was situated on an island at the terminus of Lighthouse Boulevard on the southern edge of Clear Lake in League City, Texas. The structure included a lantern and gallery and was distinguished by black and white horizontal bands. It was part of the South Shore Harbour development. The property was offered for sale in 2006, and developers acquired the island in 2011. By 2023, the lighthouse had been removed due to degradation of its support components.

Why it matters: The lighthouse functioned as a notable architectural element for the South Shore Harbour development and was recognized locally due to its unique 16-sided steel form and banding. Efforts within the community to finance a replacement underscore its cultural significance and contribution to the area's identity.

Tower Height
30m
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: A 30m 16-sided steel tower with lantern and gallery, painted with black and white horizontal bands.

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Texas
Sea Region
South side of Clear Lake in League City, Texas, on an island at the end of Lighthouse Boulevard
Latitude
29.6299°
Longitude
-94.9702°
Nearest Port
Houston(1.6 km)
ARLHS No.
USA-1184
Year Built
1983

Significant events: Demolished by 2023, removed due to corrosion of supporting elements, property for sale in 2006, island purchased by developers in 2011

Open to public
No
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South Shore Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Barbours Cut at 3.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include LAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB (5.3 NM SW), SEABROOK (5.6 NM SSW), KEMAH (5.7 NM SSW), Baytown (6.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
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Yes, South Shore Harbour Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
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