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Point Sur Light Station
St Hwy 1, 23 mi S of Monterey and 3 mi N of Andrew Molera St Pk , Carmel,
CA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 18' 22.9608",
-121° 54' 6.084"
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California State
Historical Marker
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Light Stations Of California (thematic historical marker). Spanish explorers and later New England hide and tallow traders found the Big Sur coastline a great hazard. Heavy fogs and extreme winds caused the wreck of many vessels on this coast. The gold rush of 1849 dramatically increased coastal shipping. A lighthouse was clearly needed. President Andrew Johnson signed the Executive Order which reserved the site for lighthouse purposes in 1866. Construction began in 1887 and the lamp was lit on August 1, 1889.
Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00 |
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Image Gallery
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Point Sur Light Station Historical Marker Location Map, Carmel, California Map
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