Sanibel Island Light
Sanibel Island Light, Historic lighthouse on Sanibel Island, Florida, US
The white iron skeleton tower rises 98 feet above sea level at the eastern end of Sanibel Island, featuring a central spiral staircase.
After multiple requests from island residents starting in 1833, Congress approved funds in 1883 for the construction of this Gulf Coast navigation aid.
The lighthouse represents a significant maritime heritage site, serving as the first lighthouse established on Florida's Gulf coast north of Key West.
While visitors can explore the lighthouse grounds and adjacent beach area, the tower structure remains closed to public access.
A team of divers recovered the lighthouse's iron components from a sunken ship two miles offshore during its initial construction in 1884.
Location: Lee County
Height: 30 m
Operator: City of Sanibel
Address: 110 110 Periwinkle Way 33957 Sanibel 33957 Sanibel
GPS coordinates: 26.45294,-82.01424
Latest update: May 13, 2025 15:42
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