Hunting Island Lighthouse
The Hunting Island Light is located in Hunting Island State Park on Hunting Island near Beaufort, South Carolina. Although no longer used as a functioning lighthouse, the tower is a fixture at the state park and is open to visitors. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
| Location | Hunting Island State Park, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32°22′32″N 80°26′15″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1859 |
| Foundation | Natural / Emplaced |
| Construction | Cast Iron / Brick lined |
| Height | 136 feet (41 m) |
| Shape | Conical |
| Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1875 |
| Deactivated | 1933 |
| Focal height | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Lens | Second order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi) |
| Characteristic | FF W, FI W30s |
Hunting Island State Park Lighthouse | |
View from the beach, June 2009 | |
| Nearest city | Beaufort, South Carolina |
| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | 1889 |
| Built by | US Coast Guard |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000561 |
| Added to NRHP | June 5, 1970 |
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