Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

Year Built

1860

Cost

$35,000

Type

Conical tower

Height

146 feet

Location

North side of the Jupiter Inlet in Jupiter

Automated Year

1928

First Lit

1860

Lens Type

First order Fresnel lens

Fog Signal

None

Year Deactivated

Active

Color

Tower of red brick, black lantern

Last Keeper - Date

Mitchel W. Oakland (1984 – 1987)

Description

It offers climbing tours of the landmark 1860 lighthouse.

Brief History

•  Building was designed by George Meade. Construction was interrupted by the 3rd Seminole War (1855 - 1858).
•  A two-story dwelling for a head keeper and two assistants was built near the base of the hill in 1859.
•  1879 - Lighthouse survived two earthquakes.
•  1910 - Due to deterioration, the exterior brick was covered with red-colored cement.
•  In 2017, the lighthouse was closed for a month while the lantern room roof was replaced.