About this property
Sand Island Light, also known as Sand Island Lighthouse (and historical light station), is a decommissioned lighthouse located at the southernmost point of the state of Alabama, United States, near Dauphin Island, at the mouth of Mobile Bay. It is located roughly 3 mi (4.8 km) offshore from the primary Mobile Bay entrance, bounded on the east by Mobile Point and on the west by Dauphin Island. The lighthouse is 132 feet (40 m) high.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 75000305. It was listed on November 12, 1975.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Sand Island Light listed on the National Register?
Sand Island Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Sand Island Light?
Sand Island Light is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sand Island Light?
The period of significance for Sand Island Light is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Sand Island Light?
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