National Register of Historic Places

St. John's Lighthouse

Mayport, Duval County, Florida
Listed
June 2, 1976
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76002237

About this property

The St. Johns River Light is a decommissioned lighthouse in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S., which stands near the mouth of the St. Johns River. It is located on the grounds of Naval Station Mayport in the Mayport area. Constructed in 1858, it was decommissioned in 1929 and replaced with a lightship. It is sometimes known as the "Old St. Johns River Light" to distinguish it from the modern St. Johns Light, built in 1954. The Old St. Johns River Light was the third lighthouse to be erected at the mouth of the St. Johns. It is the oldest one still standing, and is in fact the oldest surviving building in Mayport. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and underwent restoration in 1980.

Location

Mayport, Duval County, Florida
30.39351, -81.42607

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTUREMARITIME HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Battle of St. Johns Bluff (FL)
1862Civil War
4.5 mi
Engagement at St. Johns Bluff
1862Civil War
5.4 mi

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When was St. John's Lighthouse listed on the National Register?

St. John's Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 1976.

What type of historic resource is St. John's Lighthouse?

St. John's Lighthouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for St. John's Lighthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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