Charlotte Harbor Light stood in Florida at a bend in the deeper channel of Charlotte Harbor, guiding ships toward the railroad docks at Punta Gorda. Its location reflected the harbor’s importance as a shipping route serving a port tied to both water transportation and rail connections. That role diminished after railroad lines reached Boca Grande at the entrance to the harbor in 1906, reducing Punta Gorda’s significance as a port. As the port declined, the lighthouse deteriorated over time. It was demolished in 1943, and its remaining iron pilings were removed in 1975.