WayfarrowAlligator Reef Light
Lighthouse · Florida
Alligator Reef Light is a lighthouse in Florida. Florida has 49 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
It was built in 1873, in the late 19th century, making it the 14th oldest of the 30 in Florida with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 136 feet tall (4th tallest of 16 measured in Florida); the light characteristic is recorded as Fl(4) W 60s (a group of 4 white flashes every 60 seconds).
Status check, 2026-11: Iron skeletal reef light first lit in 1873. Height of 136 ft is from USCG and NOAA, though a summary of the National Register listing gives 148 ft. Alligator Reef Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 24.8517° N, 80.6183° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1873 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 136 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl(4) W 60s |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 24.85167, -80.61833 |
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- National Register of Historic Places — National Register of Historic Places record (public-domain)
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Facts marked "approximately" carry an uncertain date in the source. Text on this page is generated from the sources above; no encyclopedia prose is copied. Last updated 2026-11-05.