Why is the lighthouse far from the ocean?

Lynette H | Oct 2, 2021 | Category: Tourist attraction

Amelia Island Lighthouse - All questions

Address: 215 O, Hagan Ln, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA

Keith Stanton | Oct 2, 2021

The lighthouse was originally built on Cumberland Island to guide vessels into the St. Mary’s River. The channel changed and made it so the lighthouse on Cumberland Island could no longer be seen when entering the St. Mary’s river. After the US took over Florida the lighthouse was dismantled brick by brick, shipped across the river, and reconstructed on the northern end of Amelia Island. The lighthouse is on the leeward side of Amelia island helping to protect it from storms. The light is still visible 16 miles out to sea.

James Branch | Oct 2, 2021

Think it's on highest point on the island

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