Most reviewed Lighthouses in Mississippi

  1. 4.0 Biloxi Lighthouse (510 reviews)
    - Neat thing to do
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    The Biloxi Lighthouse was erected in 1848 and was one of the first cast-iron lighthouses in the South. It is the city's signature landmark and has become a post-Katrina symbol of the city's resolve and resilience. The light was civilian operated from 1848 to 1939, and is notable for its several female lightkeepers, including Maria Younghans, who tended the light for 53 years. In 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard assumed responsibility for the light's operation.After being declared surplus property in 1968, the Biloxi Lighthouse was deeded to the City of Biloxi, which eventually opened it to public tours.The lighthouse has withstood many storms over the years. Katrina's storm surge enveloped a third of the 64-foot tall lighthouse, and the constant pounding from the water and winds toppled many bricks that lined the interior of the cast iron tower. The storm’s winds also broke many of the windows in the light cupola and destroyed the structure's electrical systemIn March 2010, the city re-opened the lighthouse to public tours after a 14-month, $400,000 restoration that was funded by FEMA and MEMA and completed by Biloxi contractor J.O. Collins. See more..
  2. 4.0 Round Island Lighthouse (45 reviews)
    - A gem of history
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses
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    If you are in Pascagoula on a Fri or Sat stop by and see this lighthouse. It is on land and there is someone there that will tell you the wonderful history about it. The best part is I paid $3.00 for my grandson and I to go in it and walk to the top and had a great tour guide to tell us all about it. He did not want to go but when we left he told me he was glad we came there. He thought it was cool to hear about it. The only down side is there is no parking there but I have seen people park on the side of the road. We walk down to the pier that is close by and walked to the lighthouse. The walk gave us a chance to share our experience about going inside of it. I was told there are plans to put parking and a visitor center on the grounds, but that is down the road. So if you are in the area, come by and check it out. You will not be disappointed. See more..

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