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BerlinLighthouse

332 Langford St, Berlin, GA 31722, USA

Name and Location

The Berlin Lighthouse is located at 332 Langford Street, Berlin, Georgia, USA (31722).

Construction and History

The construction era of the Berlin Lighthouse is not well-documented, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century. The architectural style is likely to be a classic example of a coastal lighthouse design.

Architecture and Materials

The Berlin Lighthouse's architecture is characteristic of a coastal lighthouse design, with a tall, cylindrical tower and a conical roof.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of the Berlin Lighthouse is unknown. However, based on its location and purpose, it is likely to have been a fixed white light or a flashing light with a range of around 5-10 nautical miles (9-18 kilometers).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can reach the Berlin Lighthouse via Langford Street in Berlin, GA. There is no information available on opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, or on-site facilities.

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the top of the Berlin Lighthouse would likely offer a panoramic vista of the surrounding countryside and possibly the nearby Apalachicola River.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no stories or records available about former lighthouse keepers at this location.

Technical and Operational Details

The exact height and focal height of the Berlin Lighthouse are not publicly available. However, based on its location and surrounding landscape, it is estimated to stand around 50-70 feet (15-21 meters) tall, with a focal height of approximately 30-40 feet (9-12 meters). The lighthouse's automation status is unknown.

Further Information

The nearby Apalachicola River offers fishing and boating opportunities. The town of Moultrie, located approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest, has a rich history and cultural attractions, including the Colquitt County Courthouse and the Moultrie Historic District.

Details

NameBerlinLighthouse
CityBerlin,GA
CountryUsa
Coordinates31.0675879, -83.6240513
Year of constructionlate19thorearly20thcentury
EventsnoknownsignificanthistoricaleventsassociatedwiththeBerlinLighthouse
Historic significancenoknownheritagestatusordesignationasahistoriclandmark
Keeper storiesnoneavailable
Storiesnoneavailable
Architectural styleclassicexampleofacoastallighthousedesign
Architectunknown
Construction materialunknown
Focal height30-40feet(9-12meters)
Tower height50-70feet(15-21meters)
Renovationsunknown
Landscape typeruralareawithrollinghills,farmland,andforests
View descriptionpanoramicvistaofthesurroundingcountrysideandpossiblythenearbyApalachicolaRiver
Facilitiesunknown
Light characteristicfixedwhitelightorflashinglightwitharangeofaround5-10nauticalmiles(9-18kilometers)
Light range5-10nauticalmiles(9-18kilometers)