Cockspur Island Lighthouse

Cockspur Island Lighthouse (HMCY6)

Location: Tybee Island, GA 31328 Chatham County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 1.001', W 80° 52.251'

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The Cockspur Island Lighthouse, located in front of you was built in 1856. Six years later it was a silent witness to the Battle of Fort Pulaski. On April 10-11, 1862, the lighthouse was located midway between Union forces here on Tybee Island and Confederate forces inside Fort Pulaski. During the long-range bombardment, more than 5,000 shells passed over the light. The Cockspur Light survived the battle, and remains today as only one of five lighthouses in Georgia.

The 46-foot-tall beacon marks the South Channel of the Savannah River. The light is surrounded by water at high tide, and can only be reached by boat. To get a closer look, the Light Overlook Trail is available near Fort Pulaski.

Imagine standing here during the battle. The view has changed since then. In 1862, there were no trees hiding the fort. Look to the left of the lighthouse . Can you pick out the fort's flagpole? The sighting tube at left should help. The distance is about 1,600 yards. At the time of the battle, the Union Navy was blockading the entrance to the Savannah River in the distance to your right.
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HM NumberHMCY6
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Year Placed2009
Placed ByNational Park Service, Fort Pulaski National Monument
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 7:20am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 512196 N 3542292
Decimal Degrees32.01668333, -80.87085000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 1.001', W 80° 52.251'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 1' 0.06" N, 80° 52' 15.06" W
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Area Code(s)912
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 16 Catalina Dr, Tybee Island GA 31328, US
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