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Alligator Reef Light

Islamorada, Florida • Monroe County

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About This Property

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Alligator Reef Light is a historic offshore lighthouse situated two miles offshore from Islamorada, Florida. It features a distinctive screw-pile foundation and a pyramidal iron tower, standing 136 feet tall. This structure served as a vital navigational aid in the treacherous waters of the Florida Keys.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
12/1/2011
Other Names
Alligator Reef Light Station

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Maritime History; Transportation; Engineering
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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