Monday, March 30, 2009

Morris Island Lighthouse

A Bit of Its History


1673-- Just three years after Charles Towne founded, a primitive navigational aide was operating on Morris Island.

1767-- FIRST LIGHTHOUSE-- 42 feet

1838-- SECOND LIGHTHOUSE-- 102 feet with revolving light.

1861-- This one destroyed by Confederates to prevent its use by Union forces.

1872-- THIRD LIGHTHOUSE-- work begins on 138 foot, 3200 ton. Built on 264 piles and first-order Fresnel lens.

1876-- Illuminated Oct. 1st.

We'll Leave the Light On. --Coot

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