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Located on Loggerhead Key in the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge, the Loggerhead Key Lighthouse stands as a vital navigational aid, rising 63 feet above sea level and utilizing a Fresnel lens to project its beam across open waters since 1873.
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Where is Loggerhead Key Lighthouse?
Loggerhead Key Lighthouse stands on Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, west of Key West, Florida. The island is part of the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge and the wider Dry Tortugas island group.
When was the Loggerhead Key Lighthouse built?
The present tall lighthouse tower on Loggerhead Key was built in 1858. Earlier light-station structures in the Dry Tortugas were replaced or supplemented as navigation needs changed.
How tall is Loggerhead Key Lighthouse?
The tower is commonly described as about 150 feet tall, rather than 63 feet above sea level. Its height helped the Fresnel lens project a light across open water around the Dry Tortugas.
Can tourists easily visit Loggerhead Key Lighthouse?
Loggerhead Key is remote and access requires a boat or other permitted transport from the Key West area. Visitors should check current National Park Service access rules because the island is not reached like a normal roadside attraction.
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