Alligator Reef
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Alligator Reef Quick Facts
Year Station Established: 1873
Is the Light operational? Yes
Year Light First Lit: 1873
Year Automated: 1963
Shape: Skeletal
Tower Height: 136 ft.
Original Optic: 1st Order, Fresnel
Present Optic: VRB-25, Solar Powered
Existing Keepers Quarters? Yes
Year Constructed: 1873
Number of Stories: 1
Architectural Style: Integral
Construction Materials: Iron
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Alligator Reef
Lighthouse,
Near Islamorada, Florida
| Last Visited: January, 2001 History/Info:
Alligator Reef Lighthouse lies about 4 miles off the coast of Indian Key and
the town of Islamorada. The lighthouse was built in 1873 for a cost of $185,000.
Some of the most powerful tropical storms have passed over the lighthouse with
some winds hitting 200 mph. Even with all this fury the lighthouse has survivied
the storms. This is in most part because of its skeletal design. This allows the
winds and seas to pass through it. Where other lighthouses would be demolished,
Alligator Reef Lighthouse remains standing.
Latitude/Longitude: 24°51'N 80°37'W
Directions:
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- Because the lighthosue is appx. 4 miles off the coast only distant views
can be seen from land. If you cannot view it by boat or air, You can see the
lighthouse from a few spots.
- From US Route 1, travel south from the mainland onto the Keys.
- Between mile markers 77 and 80 will be your best spots to see the
lighthouse. Mile marker 79 seems to be one of the best spots.
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