See, I kept the light on.
1938-- The lighthouse, originally 1200 feet from the water, is now at the edge of the water. The housing complex dismantled and lighthouse automated June 22.
1962-- Decommissioned and replaced by the new Sullivan's Island Lighthouse.
1965-- sold to a private citizen after being declared surplus property by the US government.
1999-- Save the Light, Inc, buys it for $75,000 to preserve it.
2000-- The SC Department of Natural Resources accepts it, qualifying it for engineering assistance and federal grants.
We looked for the lighthouse, but haven't been able to find it. Must be further up the coast from us. I understand it is now completely surrounded by the ocean.
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