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Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse
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By Julie Szabo, December 5, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse Marker | | |
Inscription. Fort Jupiter was located three miles west on Loxahatchee River, erected January 1838 by troops commanded by Major General Thomas S. Jessup, establishing base for operations in the Seminole Indian Wars.
Jupiter Lighthouse, approximately one mile northeast, first lighted July 10, 1860, darkened during the War between the States, was relighted June 23, 1866.
Erected 1960 by Seminole Chapter, D.A.R.
Location. 26° 56.456′ N, 80° 5.056′ W. Marker is in Jupiter, Florida, in Palm Beach County. Marker is on Federal Highway (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Located in front of the Chamber of Commerce in Burt Reynolds Park. Marker is in this post office area: Jupiter FL 33458, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Jonathan Dickinson Shipwreck (approx. 4.5 miles away); Camp Murphy Site (approx. 5.5 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Jupiter Lighthouse. (Submitted on December 13, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida.)
2. History of Jupiter. (Submitted on December 13, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida.)
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By Julie Szabo, December 5, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse Marker, looking north | | |
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By Julie Szabo, December 5, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse Marker, looking south | | |
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By Julie Szabo, December 5, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Jupiter Lighthouse | | Looking NNE from the drawbridge over the Inlet | | |
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By Julie Szabo, December 5, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Jupiter Lighthouse | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on December 9, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 626 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Submitted on December 9, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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