Historic Landmark USA
Tourism Sites
Biloxi Lighthouse
🧠 Fact: One of the first cast-iron lighthouses in the South, it’s been standing since 1848.
💡 Tip: Climb it in the morning for cooler temps and Gulf views.
Info: The Biloxi Lighthouse, located in Biloxi, Mississippi, is one of the oldest cast-iron lighthouses in the United States, built in 1848. It has withstood numerous hurricanes, including Hurricane Katrina, symbolizing the city’s resilience. Operated historically by female keepers, it stands as a beacon of local heritage. Today, the lighthouse is open for guided tours, offering panoramic views of the Gulf Coast. Positioned in the median of Highway 90, it’s an iconic and enduring landmark of coastal Mississippi.
Bonaventure Cemetery
🧠 Fact: Made famous by the novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, it’s one of the most atmospheric cemeteries..
💡 Tip: Take a guided tour to uncover the cemetery’s best stories and symbolism.
Info: Bonaventure Cemetery, located in Savannah, Georgia, is a historic and picturesque burial ground established in 1846 on the former Bonaventure Plantation. Renowned for its moss-draped live oaks, Victorian-era monuments, and scenic views of the Wilmington River, it spans nearly 160 acres. The cemetery gained fame through John Berendt's 1994 novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Notable interments include songwriter Johnny Mercer, poet Conrad Aiken, and the poignant statue of "Little Gracie" Watson, a child who died in 1889. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bonaventure offers a serene blend of history, art, and natural beauty.
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
🧠 Fact: At 175 feet, it’s Florida’s tallest lighthouse and a National Historic Landmark.
💡 Tip: Climb the 203 steps for panoramic views of the Atlantic and Intracoastal.
Info: The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, situated in Ponce Inlet, Florida, stands as the state's tallest lighthouse at 175 feet. Constructed in 1887, it replaced an earlier 1835 structure destroyed during the Second Seminole War. Built from over 1.25 million bricks, the lighthouse features 203 steps leading to a gallery deck offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Halifax River. Now a National Historic Landmark, the site includes a museum with restored keeper's dwellings and exhibits on maritime history and Fresnel lenses.