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 On Friday,
October 21, 2005, the Cape St. George Light collapsed into the
Gulf of Mexico. On Monday, December 1, 2008, the reconstructed
lighthouse was opened to the public. Built in 1852 on what is
now Little St. George Island, the Light finally succumbed to
beach erosion and pounding waves. Working with state and federal
government support, the St. George Lighthouse Association
spearheaded the effort to salvage the pieces of the Light.
Volunteers cleaned the mortar off thousands of the old bricks.
The original plans were obtained from the National Archives in
Washington, D.C. and the lighthouse was reconstructed on St.
George Island, using as much of the original materials as
possible.
Please browse the accompanying pages to read about the Light’s
history and to see photos of the Light through the years,
including extensive coverage of the reconstruction effort. Take
a look at our merchandise and membership opportunities, and the
calendar of upcoming events. And come visit and climb the 92
stairs to the top of the Light. Your continued support of the
Cape St. George Light is important to help maintain our historic
lighthouse for future generations!
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