Florida Lighthouse Trail

by Josh Liller, Florida Lighthouse Association, Paul Bradley (Illustrator)

Overview

From Amelia Island to the Keys to Pensacola in the Panhandle, the coast of Florida is dotted with lighthouses of all sizes, shapes, materials, and - best of all – histories. The Florida Lighthouse Trail is a compilation of short histories, written by expert contributors from around the state. Each chapter has fascinating details about these great sentinels. Chock-full of information on dates of construction and operation, changes over time, and Fresnel lenses, this book also serves as a travel guide with directions and contact information for their support organizations. Paul Bradley's beautiful artwork richly illustrates each lighthouse. This new edition features substantially updated information, with the most up-to-date information for history buffs and prospective visitors. The Florida Lighthouse Trail also includes a history of the Florida Lighthouse Association, an extensive glossary, short biographies of the contributors, suggested reading, and an index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781561647101
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	04/06/2020
Edition description:	2nd Edition
Pages:	326
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Chris Belcher is a native of Fernandina Beach where he now resides and serves as the President of the Florida Lighthouse Association and the Amelia Lighthouse and Museum. He volunteers as docent for the Fernandina Beach lighthouse tours. Having retired from the Telcom industry, Chris is able to devote time to his new passions, lighthouses, woodworking and metal work

Josh Liller is the Historian and Collections Manager for the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. He is a frequent history lecturer and contributor to local and national publications. He is also very involved with the Florida Lighthouse Association. Josh has a lifelong interest in history and has been a Florida resident since a young age.

Table of Contents

Preface by Wayne Wheeler, Pres. U.S. Lighthouse Society
Interesting Facts about Florida’s Lighthouses
 
I.  The Florida East Coast
Amelia Island Lighthouse, 1839
Amelia Island North Rear Range Lights, 1858
Dames Point Lighthouse, 1872
St. Johns River (Mayport) Lighthouse, 1830
St. Johns Light Station, 1954
St. Augustine Lighthouse, 1824
Volusia Bar Lighthouse, 1886
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, 1887
Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse, 1835
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, 1847
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, 1860
Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, 1907
Cape Florida Lighthouse, 1825
 
II. The Florida Keys
Fowey Rocks Lighthouse, 1878
Carysfort Reef Lighthouse, 1852
Alligator Reef Lighthouse, 1873
Sombrero Key Lighthouse, 1858
American Shoal Lighthouse, 1880
Key West Lighthouse, 1826 (1847)
Sand Key Lighthouse, 1827 (1853)
Northwest Passage Lighthouse, 1855
Rebecca Shoal Lighthouse, 1886
Dry Tortugas/Tortugas Harbor Lighthouse (Old Tower), 1847
Tortugas Harbor Lighthouse (New Tower) 1874
Dry Tortugas Lighthouse, 1858
 
III.  The Florida Southwest Coast
Sanibel Island Lighthouse, 1884
Boca Grande Entrance Rear Range Light, 1927
Port Boca Grande (Gasparilla Island) Lighthouse, 1890
Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse, 1890
Egmont Key Lighthouse, 1848
Anclote Keys Lighthouse, 1887
Cedar Keys Lighthouse, 1854
 
IV.  The Florida Northwest Coast
St. Marks Lighthouse, 1831
Dog Island Lighthouse, 1839
Crooked River Lighthouse, 1895
Cape St. George Lighthouse, 1847
St. George’s Island Lighthouse, 1833
Cape San Blas Lighthouse, 1847
St. Joseph’s Bay Lighthouse, 1839
St. Joseph Point Lighthouse, 1902
Pensacola Lighthouse, 1824
Fort Barrancas Rear Range Light, 1859
Pensacola Lighthouse, 1859
Fort McRee Rear Range Light, 1859
 
Bibliography
Glossary
List of all Florida Manned Light Stations
Florida’s Fresnel Lenses

Editorial Reviews

Review for Florida Lighthouse Trail

This book is chuck full of interesting information. and you'll want to add this to your library, especially if you are planning a tour of the lighthouses of the sunshine state.

Florida Lighthouse Trail
Wayne Wheeler
United States Lighthouse Society

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