Morris Island Light, Coastal lighthouse near Charleston, United States.
The Morris Island Light stands 161 feet tall at the entrance of Charleston Harbor, featuring black and white horizontal stripes on its exterior.
Construction of the current lighthouse began in 1873 with a budget of $60,000, incorporating wooden piles to maintain stability in shifting sands.
The Save the Light organization coordinates preservation initiatives through annual events, including an oyster roast and marathon at Folly Beach.
The structure remains approximately 1600 feet from shore due to continuous erosion, requiring boats for maintenance access and structural repairs.
The lighthouse tilts northeast as a result of the 1886 earthquake combined with decades of coastal erosion affecting its foundation.
Location: Charleston
GPS coordinates: 32.69536,-79.88362
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:11
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