Point au Fer Reef Lighthouse (2)
USA /
Louisiana /
Patterson /
World
/ USA
/ Louisiana
/ Patterson
lighthouse, navigation beacon - marine
1975 (station established 1916). Active; focal plane 44 m (13 ft); white flash every 5 s. 44 ft (13 m) skeletal tower. The tower also carries a square daymark painted green. No photo available, but Bing has a satellite view. The Coast Guard has a 1945 photo of the original lighthouse and a 1974 aerial photo taken shortly before the light station was deactivated. The station was burned in September 1976 after the South Lafourche Cultural and Historical Society declined ownership. Located in the entrance to Atchafalaya Bay about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Point Au Fer Island. Accessible only by boat. Site open, tower closed. ARLHS USA-613; Admiralty J3978; USCG 4-0755.
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Coordinates: 29°22'19"N 91°23'4"W
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