Berwick in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Southwest Reef Lighthouse
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 13, 2005
1. Southwest Reef Lighthouse Marker
Inscription.
Southwest Reef Lighthouse. . Established on September 1, 1859, this lighthouse stood near the entrance to the Atchafalaya Bay on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. Its design, one of only two built in the United States of this type, is a square pyramid, fully enclosed in boiler plate. Originally, it had a fixed white oil light standing 54 feet above mean high water, which was visible for 14 miles. This lighthouse remained active until March 30, 1916; it was decommissioned when the Point Au Fer Reef Lighthouse was built. For over seventy years, the Southwest Reef Lighthouse stood marking the passage into the Atchafalaya Bay as a day beacon until it was moved ashore and fully restored by the Town of Berwick in October 1987.
Established on September 1, 1859, this lighthouse stood near the entrance to the Atchafalaya Bay on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. Its design, one of only two built in the United States of this type, is a square pyramid, fully enclosed in boiler plate. Originally, it had a fixed white oil light standing 54 feet above mean high water, which was visible for 14 miles. This lighthouse remained active until March 30, 1916; it was decommissioned when the Point Au Fer Reef Lighthouse was built. For over seventy years, the Southwest Reef Lighthouse stood marking the passage into the Atchafalaya Bay as a day beacon until it was moved ashore and fully restored by the Town of Berwick in October 1987.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 30, 1916.
Location. 29° 41.656′ N, 91° 12.981′ W. Marker is in Berwick, Louisiana, in St. Mary Parish. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Bellview Front Street and Lima Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3246 Bellview Front Street, Berwick LA 70342, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Twin City Gospel Temple (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2015. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
