Charleston Light, Sullivan's Island

Name: Charleston Light
Address: Sullivan's Island, United States

#5 among attractions in Sullivan's Island

Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Facts and practical information

Charleston Light, also known as Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, is located on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, which is the northern entrance to Charleston Harbor. The lighthouse was erected to replace the defunct Morris Island Light on Morris Island, which was at risk of being destroyed by erosion, but remains standing and was stabilized in 2010. Construction was started in 1960, and it was first lit on June 15, 1962. ()

Coordinates: 32°45'28"N, 79°50'36"W

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Charleston Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Moultrie, Ben Sawyer Bridge, Stella Maris Catholic Church, Battery Gadsden.

0.9 miW
Long-running fort with artifacts and views
Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island
22 min walk • Fort Moultrie, standing proudly on Sullivan's Island in South Carolina, is a site of great historical significance and a testament to American resilience. As a key component of the National Park Service, Fort Moultrie offers visitors a chance to step back in time...
1 miN
Bridge
Ben Sawyer Bridge, Sullivan's Island
27 min walk • The Ben Sawyer Bridge is a swing bridge that connects the town of Mount Pleasant with Sullivan's Island in South Carolina. The bridge swings on its central axis to open for boat traffic which is too tall to clear the bridge, and has an operator's house in the center of the swing span from which a tender can operate the bridge.
0.9 miW
32°45'39"N • 79°51'31"W
Stella Maris Catholic Church, Sullivan's Island
24 min walk • Church
~1030 ftNE
Library
Battery Gadsden, Sullivan's Island
5 min walk • Battery Gadsden is a historic artillery battery located at Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1903–1904, and is one of a series of batteries stretching from Fort Moultrie to the eastern end of Sullivan's Island.
~190 ftNW
Park
U.S. Coast Guard Historic District, Charleston
1 min walk • U.S. Coast Guard Historic District is a national historic district located at Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, South Carolina. The district encompasses three contributing buildings and one contributing structure on Sullivan's Island. The property was established as a life saving station in 1891.

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Which popular attractions are close to Charleston Light?

Nearby attractions include U.S. Coast Guard Historic District, Charleston (1 min walk), Battery Gadsden, Sullivan's Island (5 min walk), Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island (22 min walk), Stella Maris Catholic Church, Sullivan's Island (24 min walk).

Charleston Light, Sullivan's Island

Facts and practical information

Sullivan's Island plan & book

Charleston Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island

Ben Sawyer Bridge, Sullivan's Island

Stella Maris Catholic Church, Sullivan's Island

Battery Gadsden, Sullivan's Island

U.S. Coast Guard Historic District, Charleston

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charleston Light?