South Carolina Lighthouses
South Carolina Lighthouses

Author: Margie Willis Clary

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738554006

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Boasting one of the oldest lighthouses in North America and the most working lighthouses today, South Carolina has a long seafaring history. In 1767, the Morris Island Lighthouse was built at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, and before 1860, there were lighthouses in Georgetown, Cape Romain, Bull's Bay, and Hunting Island. During the Civil War, all lighthouses on the eastern coast were darkened. Many were destroyed. After the war, towers that had been damaged were repaired, and additional lights were erected on Daufuskie and Hilton Head Islands. In 1962, the new Charleston Light on Sullivan's Island replaced the Morris Island Lighthouse, which was suffering from erosion by the ever-encroaching sea. The new light contained an elevator and two rotating beacons capable of producing 28 million candlepower, a light that can be seen 26 miles out to sea. At that time, it was considered one of the most powerful lights in the Western Hemisphere.

A History of South Carolina Lighthouses
A History of South Carolina Lighthouses

Author: John Hairr

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2014-02-25

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1625845308

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Before radar, depth finders and satellite-guided navigation, long before the seafloor was charted with scientific precision, mariners relied on lighthouses to approach a coastline safely. South Carolina's history with lighthouses goes back nearly two and a half centuries. At Cape Romain, a windmill was converted into a lighthouse. St. Philip's Church in Charleston was converted into a beacon for seafarers to aid navigation to the Holy City. With such a long and storied past, the story of South Carolina's lighthouses is inseparable from its maritime history. Join author John Hairr as he recounts the fascinating history of these beacons that have shone above the shores of the Palmetto State.

This Is My South
This Is My South

Author: Caroline Eubanks

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-10-01

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1493034316

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You may think you know the South for its food, its people, its past, and its stories, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that the region tells far more than one tale. It is ever-evolving, open to interpretation, steeped in history and tradition, yet defined differently based on who you ask. This Is My South inspires the reader to explore the Southern States––Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia––like never before. No other guide pulls together these states into one book in quite this way with a fresh perspective on can’t-miss landmarks, off the beaten path gems, tours for every interest, unique places to sleep, and classic restaurants. So come see for yourself and create your own experiences along the way!

Lighthouses of the Carolinas
Lighthouses of the Carolinas

Author: Terrance Zepke

Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1561641480

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The author presents historical and contemporary photographs of the lighthouses of the Carolinas, stories of how they were built and of the people who lived and worked there, and information concerning visits to the surrounding areas.

North Carolina Lighthouses
North Carolina Lighthouses

Author: Cheryl Shelton-Roberts

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2019-03-08

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 1469641496

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Of the over four dozen lighthouses that once marked the jagged shoreline of North Carolina, only nine still stand, watching over 300 miles of coast. These beacons are cherished monuments of North Carolina history. In addition to warning ships to safer waters, they now draw thousands of visitors each year. With this book, cofounders of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and Bruce Roberts provide a well-researched, human-centered, and beautifully illustrated history of these towering structures. The authors offer stories—including the misadventures of Civil War spies and the threat of looming German U-boats off the North Carolina coast—that provide important context and meaning to the history of North Carolina's lighthouses. From Cape Fear to Currituck Beach, every still-standing lighthouse is lovingly described alongside their architects, builders, and keepers and the sailors who depended on the lighthouses to keep them from harm.

The Morris Island Lighthouse: Charleston's Maritime Beacon
The Morris Island Lighthouse: Charleston's Maritime Beacon

Author: Douglas W. Bostick

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1625843712

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Douglas Bostick, historian and former director of Save the Light, Inc., recounts the stories of the many lightkeepers and their families who braved meager provisions, low pay and grueling conditions living on a small island at the entrance to Charleston Harbor.

Lighthouses of the Carolinas for Kids
Lighthouses of the Carolinas for Kids

Author: Terrance Zepke

Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1561644293

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The history of and facts about lighthouses along the Carolina coasts. Includes color photos and illustrations, ghost stories, and a quiz.

Lighthouses of the Carolinas
Lighthouses of the Carolinas

Author: Terrance Zepke

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1561649589

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Eighteen lighthouses still stand in the Carolinas, from Currituck Lighthouse near the Virginia border down to Haig Point Lighthouse near the border with Georgia. Author Zepke tells how they were built and how they have weathered hurricanes, erosion, and neglect. Some are open to visitors; others can be seen from the coast or on a passing boat. In this second edition, all the travel guide information is updated, along with new sections on light keepers, the U.S. Lighthouse Board, and a timeline.