Amelia Island Range Front Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Amelia Island Range Front Lighthouse
The Dames Point Lighthouse was established in 1872 at New Berlin, guiding ships on the St. Johns River downstream from Jacksonville. For over four decades, its light aided vessels navigating this important waterway, supporting maritime traffic to the city's port. The surrounding area was characteristic of the lower St. Johns, with marshlands and riverine forests along the wide, slow-moving river. Its service concluded abruptly in 1913 when a fire destroyed the structure. No physical remains of the lighthouse can be found today.
Why it matters: This lighthouse was essential for safe passage on the St. Johns River, particularly for vessels approaching Jacksonville, a key port in Florida.
Tower & Structure
Structure: Dames Point Lighthouse once stood watch over the St. Johns River, positioned strategically at New Berlin, just downstream from Jacksonville. Established in 1872, this navigational aid guided vessels through the vital waterway, supporting the burgeoning maritime traffic heading to and from the bustling port city. For over four decades, its light pierced the river's darkness, a familiar sight to mariners navigating the twists and turns of the river. The surrounding landscape would have been typical of the lower St. Johns, likely a mix of marshlands, dense riverine forests, and the slow, steady flow of the wide river. Its operational life, however, came to an abrupt and unfortunate end in 1913 when the lighthouse was consumed by fire. Today, no physical trace of the Dames Point Lighthouse remains, leaving only its historical record to mark its former presence on the river.
Location
- City
- Coral Gables
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Florida
- Sea Region
- St. Johns River at New Berlin below Jacksonville.
- Latitude
- 25.7528°
- Longitude
- -80.2847°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1872
Significant events: burned in 1913
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Miami(6.8 km)
- ARLHS No.
- USA-1022
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