Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Hunting Island Lighthouse, South Carolina

This striking lighthouse is located in Hunting Island State Park, near Beaufort, SC. It was activated in 1875, deactivated in 1933.  It has a 141 foot conical tower and a second-order Fresnel lens.  Presently it is open to sightseers who can climb the 167 steps to the top.


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