Inlet District in Jupiter in Palm Beach County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Jupiter Lighthouse

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 9, 2026

1. Jupiter Lighthouse Marker

Inscription. Designed by George G. Meade, later Federal commander at Gettysburg. First lighted July 10, 1860. Dark during War Between the States and its mechanism hidden by Southern sympathizers. Relighted June 28, 1866, it has not missed a night in over 100 years. Early keepers: Thomas Twiner, J.F Papy, Wm. B. Davis, James A Armour, Joseph A. Wells, Thomas Knight, Charles Seabrook. Operated by the United States Coast Guard since 1939. Through a lease with the US Coast Guard in 1994, the Loxahatchee River Historical Society is now responsible for the maintenance and public tour operations of the lighthouse.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 10, 1860.

Location. 26° 56.35′ N, 80° 4.631′ W. Marker is in Jupiter, Florida, in Palm Beach County. It is in the Inlet District. It is on North Highway A1A south of North River Road. The marker is located inside Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 N Hwy A1A, Jupiter FL 33477, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in South Florida,

on the Gold Coast,

on the Treasure Coast,

and in Greater Miami.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: W.D. Anderson (here, next to this marker); The Origin of the Name Jupiter (a few steps from this marker); DuBois Pioneer Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jupiter Inlet Midden I (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Jupiter and Lake Worth Railway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jupiter Inlet Shipwrecks (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse began protecting ships at sea on July 10, 1860 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jupiter Lighthouse Museum (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jupiter.

More about this marker. The marker is a reproduction of the original Jupiter

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 9, 2026

2. Jupiter Lighthouse Marker

A miniature Jupiter Lighthouse stands on a miniature golf course.

Lighthouse historic marker, located in front of a reproduction of the Jupiter Lighthouse.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 9, 2026

3. Jupiter Lighthouse Marker

The lighthouse and marker are located on the Lost Lagoon course of Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf, a golf course inspired by local history.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.