Volusia Bar Light, Wooden lighthouse at Saint Johns River inlet into Lake George, Florida, US
Volusia Bar Light was a wooden structure with a square tower and lantern positioned on top of a dwelling, supported by stone and wooden foundations. The building marked a shallow passage where the Saint Johns River flows into Lake George.
The structure was built in 1886 to guide ships using a fourth-order Fresnel lens for navigation. The main light operation stopped in 1916, but signal equipment continued functioning years afterward.
The structure reflects how critical safe passage was for local boat traffic and remains a symbol of the region's maritime heritage. Visitors can see it as evidence of the navigation challenges that early sailors faced at this particular crossing.
The site is located at coordinates 29.2067°N and 81.5794°W and is visible only as foundation pilings rising from the water. Reaching the location typically requires a boat or joining a guided tour rather than accessing it by land.
A signal device at the site continued transmitting warning signals years after the main light was discontinued, showing how long the waterway remained important for shipping. This extended operation highlights the passage's enduring role in navigation.
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