Morris Island Light, South Carolina - This is the third lighthouse at this location just outside Charleston Harbor. The first was constructed in 1673 by the early settlers and consisted of a "fier" ball of oakum and pitch that was elevated by an iron basket. King George III ordered a more permanent structure and the first stones were laid in May, 1767. The 43-foot tower was replaced in the 1830s, but this one was eventually destroyed during the civil war. This present 150-foot tower was completed in 1876, but since then, the sea has encroached and erosion is endangering the stability. As you can see, there is a slight list towards the sea. Now owned by the state of South Carolina, the organization, Save the Light, Inc. (www.savethelight.org), is raising funds to continue stabilizing and restoring this lighthouse.
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