St George Island Lighthouse

by Ben Prepelka

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St George Island Lighthouse

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Ben Prepelka

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Despite heroic efforts during the "Save the Light" campaign, a relentless surf, several Atlantic hurricanes and a disappearing beach led to the collapse of the St. George Island Lighthouse. The 150 year old tower, re-righted in 2001, finally gave in and fell into the sea on October 21, 2005.
   Countless American success stories recount the days after misfortune and tell of people chipping in and picking up the pieces. This exceptional lighthouse account doesn't vary. Volunteers began salvaging lighthouse material soon after its collapse. Bricks, some dating back to the original tower, built in 1933, were cleaned of old mortar and saved for a future lighthouse rebuild. "Met with laughter and skepticism," the volunteer group not only recovered a majority of the tower, they also saved the old lantern room to be used in the future as a pattern.
The steadfast handiwork and perseverance of the St. George Lighthouse Association has paid off. The rebuilt lighthouse now rests on solid ground about nine miles from its old location along Florida's Big Bend. The lighthouse is open to the public for tours.

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August 7th, 2018

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