Morris Island Lighthouse, Charleston

Name: Morris Island Lighthouse
Address: At the east end of Folly Island, Charleston, United States

#27 among attractions in Charleston

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Morris Island Light is a lighthouse on Morris Island in South Carolina. The light stands on the southern side of the entrance to Charleston Harbor, north of the City of Folly Beach. At 161 ft, it is the tallest lighthouse in South Carolina. The lighthouse was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ()

Coordinates: 32°41'43"N, 79°53'1"W

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At the east end of Folly IslandCharleston United States

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Morris Island Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Moultrie, Fort Sumter, Statue of William Moultrie, Confederate Defenders of Charleston.

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Long-running fort with artifacts and views
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Monuments and statues
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Monuments and statues
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Monuments and statues
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Lighthouse
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Library
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