Ponce de Leon Inlet Light, National Historic Landmark lighthouse in Ponce Inlet, United States.
The Ponce de Leon Inlet Light rises 53 meters above the Florida coast, featuring a brick tower with 203 steps to reach the top.
Construction of the first lighthouse at Mosquito Inlet began in 1835, but it collapsed due to a Seminole attack and weather conditions the following year.
The lighthouse museum displays original Fresnel lenses and historical lighting machines that document the maritime navigation methods of the Florida coast.
The Preservation Association maintains the lighthouse through admission fees, merchandise sales, and donations to support ongoing restoration and educational programs.
Two lighthouse keepers performed daily maintenance tasks, including cleaning the lenses and climbing the tower multiple times each day until 1953.
Location: Ponce Inlet
Inception: 1835
Architects: Orville E. Babcock
GPS coordinates: 29.08060,-80.92800
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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