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Biloxi Lighthouse

1050 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA

Name and Location

The Biloxi Lighthouse is located at 1050 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, and has been a significant landmark in the Gulf Coast region for over 170 years.

Construction and History

Built in 1848, this iconic lighthouse has played a crucial role in maritime navigation. The original operation of the Biloxi Lighthouse was manual, but it has since been automated.

Architecture and Materials

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Light and Navigation

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Accessibility and Visiting

Today, visitors can access the lighthouse through guided tours, which offer a unique glimpse into its rich history and maritime significance.

Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

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Further Information

The Biloxi Lighthouse has been designated as a National Historic Landmark (NHL) by the United States Department of the Interior since 1973. For more information, please refer to the National Historic Landmarks Program and Wikipedia's Biloxi Lighthouse page.

Details

NameBiloxi Lighthouse
CityBiloxi
CountryUsa
Coordinates30.3944156, -88.901218
Year of construction1848
Eventssignificant role in maritime history
Historic significancemaritime history
Storiesshipwrecks or rescues
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionguided tours
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptionGulf Coast region
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Automatedtrue