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The Cockspur Lighthouse is located on an islet off Cockspur Island, at the South Channel of the Savannah River by Lazaretto Creek and is considered part of Fort Pulaski National Monument. One of the best land-based viewpoints is located at the end of the 1.5-mile out-and-back Lighthouse Trail accessible from the park.
Little Cumberland Island Lighthouse is a memorable example of an early-20th-century maritime beacon. Built in 1901, the lighthouse stands 75 feet tall and overlooks Cumberland Sound. While its focal plane was 100 ft when built, erosion has caused beach sections to become more shallow over time and the focal plane has been lowered to 70 ft. The lighthouse still functions primarily as a navigational tool for mariners who rely upon its light to guide them through this historically significant area.
Sapelo Lighthouse has been a beacon to passing ships since its construction in 1820. The four-story structure stands tall, announcing its presence on Sapelo Island with a black and white band of paint that still shows the wear of battling fierce coastal winds. Its Fresnel lens emits a beam that reaches 19 nautical miles into the night. This beacon of hope has helped keep mariners safe while they traverse Georgia's rugged shoreline.
The St. Simons Island Light is a lighthouse on the southern tip of St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States. It guides ships into St. Simons Sound and warns of the many sandbars in the area.
Tybee Island Light is a lighthouse next to the Savannah River Entrance, on the northeast end of Tybee Island, Georgia. It is one of seven surviving colonial-era lighthouse towers.
The Tybee Island Lighthouse has been standing guard since 1736. Located near the mouth of the Savannah River, it has been guiding ships and seafarers through the turbulent navigation of the tidal waters below for centuries. Standing at 147ft tall, and today stands proud as a major source of tourism in Southeast Georgia. Its beacon can be seen up to 18 miles out at sea and provides navigational aid to sailors all over the world.