Sand Island Light, also known as Sand Island Lighthouse (and historical light station), is a decommissioned lighthouse located at the southernmost point of the state of Alabama, United States, near Dauphin Island, at the mouth of Mobile Bay, Alabama, United States.

Built by Winslow Lewis in 1838, this lighthouse rose to a height of fifty-five feet and was fitted with fourteen lamps backed by sixteen-inch reflectors. Lewis completed the project under budget, returning $1,101 to the government.

2020年9月4日 · A lighthouse located in Alabama’s Mobile Bay nearly suffered the fate it was designed to prevent for ships: Slipping beneath the waves and never being seen again.

2018年7月23日 · The only way to visit this lighthouse is by boat although it can be seen from Fort Morgan on a clear day. Sand island was originally about 400 acres but the erosion of the sea has washed almost everything except the base of the lighthouse. Due to it's condition, visitors must remain in the boat.

See The Sand Island Lighthouse on Your Fort Morgan Vacation. The Alabama coastline is rich in history and pristine natural beauty. It may not be the first place that comes to mind as a “vacation destination,” but its relative anonymity is what makes it so appealing.

2017年3月12日 · One of the more iconic attractions on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, the Sand Island Lighthouse will illuminate the history of the area in a picture-worthy way you won’t forget. The historic lighthouse stands roughly three miles from the mouth of Mobile Bay and has since its first keeper in 1839.

2024年1月14日 · Constructed in 1873, Sand Island Light is the oldest of the two remaining lighthouses in the state and is the third to have been erected on this location. A light at Sand Island has marked the entrance to Mobile Bay and the Mobile Ship Channel since 1838.

2024年5月8日 · Whether you’re a history buff or simply admire the beauty of the Alabama coast, Sand Island offers a glimpse into the past while reminding us of the enduring power of nature and the human spirit’s ability to adapt and preserve. Photo Caption: The Ever Majestic Sand Island Lighthouse by Teaves August 5, 2020.

2023年8月16日 · Sand Island Lighthouse Designed by inventor and engineer Winslow Lewis, the 55-foot tower boasted a First-Order lens and was completed in 1838. Erosion of the island soon made a taller lighthouse necessary, and a new 150-foot tower was erected and began operating in …

Alabama’s best-kept secret island is home to one of the grandest lighthouses in the South. The Sand Island Lighthouse has overlooked the waters of Alabama as a local mainstay for over 150 years. Today you can see the lighthouse for yourself …