Florida Lighthouses

Cape Canaveral
Southeast Region

Cape Canaveral

Cape Canaveral
Year of Construction: 1848; 1894 (moved/rebuilt) First Lighted: 1848 Electrified: 1931 (diesel generator) Automated: 1967 Discontinued: never Tower Height: 55 feet (1848); 145 ft (1868) Focal Height: 65 feet (1848); 57 f

At a Glance

Region
Southeast Region
Type
Historic Lighthouse
Latitude
28.4603254
Longitude
-80.5456058

About This Lighthouse

Year of Construction: 1848; 1894 (moved/rebuilt)
First Lighted: 1848
Electrified: 1931 (diesel generator)
Automated: 1967
Discontinued: never
Tower Height: 55 feet (1848); 145 ft (1868)
Focal Height: 65 feet (1848); 57 feet (1893)
Type of Tower: conical iron with interior brick lining
Construction Materials: brick, stone & iron
Number of Stairs: 179
Daymark: white & black horizontal bands, black lantern
Status: active
Current Optic: DCB-224 (1993-present)
Grounds Open To The Public: yes, with tour registration
Tower Open To The Public: yes, with tour registration

Year of Construction: 1848; 1894 (moved/rebuilt)
First Lighted: 1848
Electrified: 1931 (diesel generator)
Automated: 1967
Discontinued: never
Tower Height: 55 feet (1848); 145 ft (1868)
Focal Height: 65 feet (1848); 57 feet (1893)
Type of Tower: conical iron with interior brick lining
Construction Materials: brick, stone & iron
Number of Stairs: 179
Daymark: white & black horizontal bands, black lantern
Status: active
Current Optic: DCB-224 (1993-present)
Grounds Open To The Public: yes, with tour registration
Tower Open To The Public: yes, with tour registration