WayfarrowSt. Augustine Light
Lighthouse · St. Johns County, Florida
St. Augustine Light is a lighthouse in St. Johns County, Florida. Florida has 49 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
It was built in 1874, in the late 19th century, making it the 15th oldest of the 30 in Florida with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 165 feet tall (2nd tallest of 16 measured in Florida); its light sits 161 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as FFl W 30s, with a range of about 19 nautical miles; the recorded designer or builder is Paul J. Pelz.
Status check, 2026-11: The current brick tower was built 1871–1874 to replace the 1824 coquina tower, which fell into the sea in 1880. The record's 1824 date refers to that lost first tower. St. Augustine Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 29.8856° N, 81.2886° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1874 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 165 ft |
| Focal height | 161 ft |
| Light characteristic | FFl W 30s |
| Range | 19 nautical miles |
| Designer / builder | Paul J. Pelz |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 29.88560, -81.28860 |
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