Not Just on the Seaside
Generally when someone thinks about a lighthouse, they think of the coast. But lighthouses can be found in places other than just next to the ocean. Often they are found next to trafficked rivers. Serving the same purpose that the coastal lighthouses serve, river lighthouses still warn marine travelers of dangerous rocks and shallow waters.
The lighthouse located on the St. John’s River in Florida is one of several of its kind. Built in the 1800′s, this light house has many towers dotting the longest river in Florida. However, like most lighthouses today, none of these are operational. But also like many of the other lighthouses in the United States, the St. John’s River houses are all preserved for historical purposes and immortalized in lighthouse home décor.