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12. Amelia Island Lighthouse is the oldest preserved lighthouse in the state of Florida, located at the St. Mary's Entrance of Amelia Island along the beautiful Cumberland Sound and St. Mary's River waterfronts.

The historic lighthouse was originally constructed in 1838 from recovered remains of the nearby Little Cumberland Island Light, which had been constructed nearly two decades earlier on Cumberland Island. Throughout its operational history, the lighthouse was expanded to its current size of 64 feet. Today, it is overseen by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, operating an automated third-order Barbier Bernard Fresnel lens and 15-inch reflector light.

You can tour the historic facility each first and third Wednesday morning of the month with advance reservations.

Address: 215 O, Hagan Ln, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Visit Amelia Island Lighthouse, the Oldest Lighthouse in Florida
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Sunbathe and relax in Main Beach Park Explore local history at Fort Clinch State Park Go fishin on George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park Learn about history at The Amelia Island Museum of History Stay at Omni Amelia Island Resort Meet local artists at Blue Door Artists Jog in Egan's Creek Park Stroll through Fernandina Beach Marketplace Enjoy panoramic views at Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park Visit Amelia Island Lighthouse, the Oldest Lighthouse in Florida Go on a fishing trip with Fish Amelia Island Go on an excursion with Amelia River Cruises and Charters Go on a walking tour with Amelia Island Downtown Tasting Tours Have lunch at Espana Restaurant and Tapas Take a guided tour of Bosque Bello Cemetery

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