The famous lighthouse in Pensacola is on the Pensacola Naval Air Station and was built in 1859. The U.S. government designated Pensacola as a Naval base way back in 1824, and authorized a lighthouse for the location--making Pensacola the oldest lighthouse site on the Gulf Coast.
The lighthouse is currently maintained by the US Coast Guard. This particular lighthouse was the site of a murder in the late 1800’s and is said to be extremely haunted. There have been several books written about this unique location. This would be a great day trip from Destin, as it is only 75 miles away.
The Pensacola Naval Air Station grants passes for visits to the lighthouse and during October they have haunted lighthouse tours. Otherwise tours of the lighthouse are only by appointment only or during summer months they are held every Sunday.
The lighthouse is currently maintained by the US Coast Guard. This particular lighthouse was the site of a murder in the late 1800’s and is said to be extremely haunted. There have been several books written about this unique location. This would be a great day trip from Destin, as it is only 75 miles away.
The Pensacola Naval Air Station grants passes for visits to the lighthouse and during October they have haunted lighthouse tours. Otherwise tours of the lighthouse are only by appointment only or during summer months they are held every Sunday.
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