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St. Marks Lighthouse in St. George Island

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Except during the Civil War, a light has shown from the top of the St. Marks Lighthouse since 1842.

- Photo by Colin Hackley

A solar-powered beacon was activated at the St. Marks Lighthouse in 2000.

- Photo by Colin Hackley

The first St. Marks Lighthouse was built in 1831 to aid navigation of Apalachee Bay at the entrance of the St. Marks River.

- Photo by Colin Hackley

The last light of dusk illuminates the St. Marks Lighthouse, 31 miles south of Tallahassee.

- Photo by Colin Hackley

Gary Crum of Medart studies the lighthouse's history while touring the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge visitor center.

- Photo by Colin Hackley

The St. Marks Lighthouse was only accessible by boat until a road across the salt marsh was completed in 1942.

- Photo by Colin Hackley

The St. Marks Lighthouse, 6 miles inside a National Wildlife Refuge, is the most remote lighthouse in the Florida Panhandle.

- Photo by Colin Hackley

St. Marks Lighthouse and the National Wildlife Refuge around it are popular with school and tour groups.

- Photo by Colin Hackley

You can travel through time when visiting the lighthouse; the area around it remains similar to when the structure was built.

- Photo by Colin Hackley

9 Reasons to Visit St. Marks Lighthouse in St. George Island

By Photos by Colin Hackley

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