description Morris Island Light Overview
Morris Island Light is a 161-foot lighthouse at the entrance to Charleston Harbor in South Carolina. The present brick tower was completed in 1876 after the earlier light on Morris Island had been destroyed during the American Civil War. Erosion and changes to the island left the tower surrounded by water and offshore from the remaining shoreline. The light was decommissioned in 1962 and is preserved as a historic landmark.
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Where is Morris Island Light?
Morris Island Light stands at the entrance to Charleston Harbor in South Carolina. Its location marks the approach to the harbor from the Atlantic side.
How tall is Morris Island Light?
The lighthouse is 161 feet tall. The present brick tower was completed in 1876 after an earlier light on Morris Island was destroyed during the American Civil War.
When was the current Morris Island Light completed?
The present brick tower was completed in 1876. It replaced an earlier lighthouse destroyed during the Civil War.
Why is Morris Island Light separated from the shoreline?
Erosion and changes to Morris Island left the lighthouse surrounded by water rather than connected to the original shoreline. That change reflects the long-term movement of the island's coast.
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