Sapelo Island Rear Range Light is a photograph by Laurie Perry which was uploaded on August 7th, 2016.
Sapelo Island Rear Range Light
The historic Rear Range Light located on Sapelo Island, Georgia. ... more
by Laurie Perry
Title
Sapelo Island Rear Range Light
Artist
Laurie Perry
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The historic Rear Range Light located on Sapelo Island, Georgia.
In 1855 a wooden beacon light was built near the main lighthouse. It was damaged or destroyed during the American Civil War and replaced in 1868. That structure fell into disrepair and was replaced with the current iron structure in 1877. It was used until 1899, after which it was dismantled. It was reassembled and used by the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II to look for submarines. It was restored in 1997 by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, which manages most of Sapelo Island. It is thought to be the oldest surviving iron structure in Georgia.
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August 7th, 2016
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