St Simons Island Lighthouse

Simons sound from the atlantic ocean.

St simons island lighthouse.

Simons lighthouse along with the northernmost water tower on jekyll island creates the demarcation line that separates st. Simons lighthouse photo credit. Simons lighthouse museum saint simons island. The original lighthouse was destroyed by confederate forces in 1861 to prevent the beacon s use by federal troops during the civil war.

On the southern tip of the island at what is now beachview drive the st. The lighthouse is a picturesque and beloved symbol of st. The lighthouse and keeper s dwelling were built in 1872 to replace the original lighthouse built in 1810 by james gould of massachusetts the first lighthouse keeper. Simons island and glynn county georgia.

It is the subject of many paintings and other artistic renderings. Simons island georgia 31522 administrative front office 912 634 7090 world war ii home front museum 4201 1st street east beach 912 634 7098. Simons lighthouse museum world war ii home front museum monday saturday. Simons lighthouse museum 610 beachview drive st.

Simons lighthouse museum world war ii home front museum monday saturday. Simons island georgia 31522 administrative front office 912 634 7090 world war ii home front museum 4201 1st street east beach 912 634 7098. The original tower was 75 feet tall. Simons lighthouse museum 610 beachview drive st.

Simons lighthouse museum reviews. Simons island deeded four acres of his land known as couper s point at the south end of the island for one dollar to the federal government for the construction of a lighthouse.