St. Marks Light, Coastal lighthouse in Wakulla County, Florida.
The white tower of St. Marks Light rises 22 meters above the waters where the St. Marks River meets the Gulf of Mexico.
The United States Government constructed this navigational aid in 1831 to guide vessels through the dangerous waters of Apalachee Bay.
The National Register of Historic Places recognizes this lighthouse for its role in maritime navigation and regional coastal development.
Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds through the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, which requires an entrance fee.
The structure incorporates limestone blocks from the nearby Spanish Fort San Marcos de Apalache in its foundation.
Location: Wakulla County
Inception: 1831
Height: 22 m
GPS coordinates: 30.07333,-84.17917
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:30
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