Name and Location

The St. George Reef Light is located in Crescent City North, Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, United States. The official name of this lighthouse is St. George Reef Light.

Construction and History

The St. George Reef Light has been a crucial aid to navigation since its construction in 1891. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under reference number 93001373 on December 9, 1999. The lighthouse's history includes the death of its first assistant keeper on October 17, 1893, while attempting to land a boat on the rock.

Architecture and Materials

The St. George Reef Light stands at a height of 42 feet (12.8 meters), with a focal plane height of unknown dimensions. The architecture is characteristic of its era, but the construction materials used are not specified in the available data.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, information on the light's characteristics, such as its range and pattern, is not available. The lighthouse was once an active aid to navigation but is now considered inactive. Its automation status is unknown, but it appears that the lighthouse has been decommissioned for some time.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse through the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society, which may offer guided tours or on-site facilities. However, further information on public accessibility and visitation requirements is not available.

Notable Views and Landscape

The St. George Reef Light is situated near the Pacific Ocean, with Crescent City North being a coastal city. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged coastline and scenic views of the ocean.

Anecdotes and Folklore

One notable event in the lighthouse's history is the death of its first assistant keeper on October 17, 1893, while attempting to land a boat on the rock. Unfortunately, information on the stories of former lighthouse keepers is not available.

Technical and Operational Details

The automation status of the St. George Reef Light is unknown, but it appears that the lighthouse has been decommissioned for some time.

Further Information

The St. George Reef Light has a Wikipedia page (en:St. George Reef Light) with further information on its history and significance. The managing authority for this lighthouse is the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society.