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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

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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.
The current daymark of the 1827 lighthouse is red, and the lantern is missing.


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