Little Cumberland Island Light, Historic lighthouse in Little Cumberland Island, Georgia, US.
Little Cumberland Island Light is a brick lighthouse tower on the northern tip of Little Cumberland Island, off the coast of Georgia, in the United States. It marks the entrance to St. Andrew Sound and the mouth of the Satilla River, two key waterways for ships navigating this section of the Atlantic coast.
The lighthouse was completed and put into service in 1838, after the US Congress approved funding for its construction the previous year. It guided ships along the Georgia coast for many decades before being decommissioned.
The lighthouse stands on a private island that few people ever set foot on, giving it a sense of remoteness that is rare along this stretch of coast. Seen from the water, the red brick tower stands out clearly against the low dunes and pine trees surrounding it.
The lighthouse is privately owned and cannot be visited on foot, but it is clearly visible from the water surrounding the island. A boat trip along this stretch of coast is the most practical way to get a good look at it.
In 1876, a brick wall was built around the base of the tower and extended about 2 feet (60 cm) below the foundation to protect it from coastal erosion. This protective ring is still visible today and gives the base of the tower a distinctive layered look.
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