St Simons Quick Facts

Year Station Established: 1811

Is the Light operational? Yes

Year Light First Lit: 1872

Year Automated: 1954

Shape: Cylindrical

Tower Height: 104   ft.

Original Optic: 3rd Order, Fresnel

Present Optic: 3rd Order, Fresnel

Existing Keepers Quarters? Yes
     Year Constructed: 1872
      Number of Stories: 2
      Architectural Style: Victorian
      Construction Materials: Brick

         

St. Simons Island Lighthouse
St. Simons Island, Georgia