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

Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse

Photographed 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 28, 1866.

Erected 1960 by Seminole Chapter, D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lighthouses series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 26° 56.736′ N, 80° 5.449′ W. Marker is in Jupiter, Florida, in Palm Beach County. Marker is on Old Dixie Highway (State Road 811) 0.2 miles south of Federal Highway (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north. Located in Sawfish Bay Park at the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1133 Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter FL 33458, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sawfish Bay (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II U.S. Naval Housing Building (approx. 0.4 miles

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away); Unconquered Legacy (approx. half a mile away); A People By The Sea (approx. half a mile away); Seminoles and Pioneers (approx. half a mile away); "Dive Into History" (approx. half a mile away); Jupiter Lighthouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse began protecting ships at sea on July 10, 1860 (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jupiter.

Also see . . . Jupiter Lighthouse. (Submitted on December 13, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida.)

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, July 13, 2016

2. Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse Marker

Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse Marker, looking north image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Julie Szabo, December 5, 2008

3. Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse Marker, looking north

Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse Marker, looking south image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Julie Szabo, December 5, 2008

4. Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse Marker, looking south

Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse Marker with lighthouse in background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, July 13, 2016

5. Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse Marker with lighthouse in background

Jupiter Lighthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Julie Szabo, December 5, 2008

6. Jupiter Lighthouse

Looking NNE from the drawbridge over the Inlet

Photographed By Julie Szabo, December 5, 2008

7. Jupiter Lighthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,664 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on August 16, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. 2. submitted on August 16, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. 5. submitted on August 16, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 6, 7. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.