Sand Key Light, Historic lighthouse off Key West, United States
The cast iron lighthouse stands seven miles southwest of Key West, marking a significant navigational point along the Florida Keys coastline.
Constructed in 1827 by architects George Meade and I.W.P. Lewis, Sand Key Light became the second oldest iron screw pile lighthouse in the region.
The lighthouse holds the status of a National Register of Historic Places monument, representing the maritime heritage of Monroe County.
Maritime vessels rely on Sand Key Light's beacon to navigate through the challenging waters surrounding the Florida Keys reef system.
The structure remains one of few iron lighthouses from the 19th century that maintains its position despite coastal erosion and environmental changes.
Location: Monroe County
Inception: 1827
Architects: George Meade, I. W. P. Lewis
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 24.46389,-81.87944
Latest update: May 13, 2025 12:00
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