Round Island Light, Coastal lighthouse in Pascagoula, US.
Round Island Light is a brick lighthouse in Pascagoula that stands alongside U.S. Route 90 with a white tower and black lantern chamber at its top. The building displays original construction features and architectural details that remain visible to visitors today.
The lighthouse was built in 1859 and guided ships through Mississippi Sound for over a century before being destroyed by a storm in 1998. It was later restored and relocated to its current location near the highway.
The lighthouse takes its name from the island where it once stood, connecting visitors to the area's maritime past. The restored building reflects how navigation aids shaped life in this coastal community.
The lighthouse sits right along U.S. Route 90, making it a convenient stop when exploring the coastal area. The location allows you to view the restored building from outside and walk around the site at your own pace.
The 1859 tower was fitted with a fourth-order Fresnel lens, and during the Civil War Confederate soldiers took that lens off the island and carried it to Montgomery, Alabama for safekeeping. The light was automated in 1944 and deactivated five years later.
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