Cockspur Island Lighthouse
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Cockspur Island Lighthouse
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Cockspur Island Light is the smallest lighthouse in Georgia. It ceased operation as an active beacon in 1909. It has been relit since 2007 for historical rather than navigational purposes.
Situated on an islet off the southeastern tip of Cockspur Island marking the South Channel of the Savannah River, the Cockspur Lighthouse stands twelve miles east of the port of Savannah. The islet, often covered by high tide, is comprised of oyster shells, and marsh grass.
Documented references suggest the first brick tower, used as a daymark, was built on Cockspur Island between March 1837 and November 1839. In 1848, John Norris, a New York architect, was contracted to supervise construction of an illuminated station. The noted architect designed many of Savannah's grand structures including the U.S. Custom House in downtown Savannah, the Mercer-Wilder House, and the Green-Meldrim House, where General Sherman stayed during the Civil War.
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July 21st, 2020
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Comments (66)
Judy Vincent
Beautiful capture! Congratulations! This will be the “Lighthouses in the USA” photo of the day on the USA Photographers group home page for 12/3/23!
Jurgen Lorenzen
Doug, thank you very much for the feature in the group RURAL DECAY AND DETERIORATION!
Nancy Carol Photography
WELL DONE!! Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "NOVEMBER 2023 Features."
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Oct-Nov 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 11-21-2023)
Bernadette Krupa
Jurgen, absolute beautiful capture "Cockspur Island Lighthouse"! Congrats on multiple features - Covered Bridges, No Place Like Home and Camera Art Group!! L/F
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Jurgen, on your Win in the Skies Over Georgia Contest for this beautiful photograph! Such an appealing image. Voted. L/F
Marcia Colelli
Wonderful capture of this little lighthouse. I have never heard of this one before. L/F
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