Standing on the northern tip of Cumberland Island, Georgia, this historic lighthouse was built in 1838 to guide vessels through St. Andrew Sound. The brick tower served mariners for decades before being deactivated, and it remains one of Georgia’s few surviving antebellum lighthouse structures. Now privately owned, the light is not open to the public and cannot be climbed, though it can be viewed from the water or nearby shorelines. Golden hour provides the best photography conditions, with the marsh and maritime forest creating a striking backdrop. Visitors to the area can explore Cumberland Island National Seashore, known for its wild horses, pristine beaches, and the ruins of grand estates like Dungeness.

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