Beacon of the lighthouse

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DESTINATION AWAITS:
 Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse is now part of the NPS. The lighthouse itself  isn’t open to visitors, but during the day you can roam the grounds. I thought I did a blog about it but can’t find it so here we go again. 

ADDRESS:
1815 ION ave, Sullivan's Island, SC
JUST THE FACTS (BRIEF HISTORY):
* It’s know also as the Charleston Light
* Most modern lighthouse in the country
* Triangular and slim in structure, this design while halo withstanding hurricane force winds up to 125 mph
* White color blocks before changing to Black blocks (the black replacing the orange coloring)
* height 140 ‘ foot tall, staying same with until it reaches the beacon light fixture
* original light fixture was a 28 million candle power optical (quickly replaced)
*  construction began in 1960 completed in 1962 
* This modern lighthouse has both an elevator and AC 
* in 2008 ownership changed from Coastguard to the NPS though Coastguard still check & maintains

TIPS TO KNOW BEFORE GOING:
*Quick note if visiting this or anything on Sullivan’s Island make sure you park off and I mean no tire should be on the pavement of the street, and park on the side that allows parking.

WHAT TO DO THERE:
*If able to walk the grounds
*There is access to the beach down the road, so if you find a parking spot go check out the beach too.
*see the other sites: Fort Moultrie, The Star Wars house, (drive by only)  and shop/eat at a restaurant

See you at the next bend in the road,
Kelli

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