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Lighthouse History
Built: 1827 Type: Conical Brick Tower Height: 65 feet Status: Non-Active Location: Lighthouse Island in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge Deactivated: 1858 Lens: Lamps and Reflectors / 1847 Oil Lamp with Parabolic Reflector Elevation: 87.5 ft Keepers: Notes: The original lighthouse,
which was built by Winslow Lewis, is a 65 ft (19.8 m) conical brick tower.
It originally had his lamps and reflectors. In 1847, twelve oil lamps with
a parabolic reflector were installed. This lighthouse was taken out of
service in 1858. It is one of few surviving Winslow Lewis lighthouses.
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