St. Johns River Lighthouse
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Active: No Characteristics: Fixed white with a red sector. Height: 80 feet, 90 steps DayMark: Red-washed conical brick tower with white lantern History: Constructed in 1858. First Lighted January 1, 1859. Deactivated 1929. Tower was repainted by the Navy in 2000. Lens: Original: Third-order fixed Fresnel lens. Focal plane: 77 feet. Construction: Contruction: brick conical tower; foundation: brick. Operated by: United States Navy Visit Status: Viewable from outside the perimeter fence of the Mayport Naval Station. Facilities: None, no handicap access Visitor Info: The tower is located on the Mayport Naval Station and is not open to the public. A good view of this lighthouse can be seen from the road east from the Mayport ferry. Contact: Mayport Lighthouse Association, Inc. 4610 Ocean Street Mayport Village, FL 32233 Back to Lighthouse List> |