Ft. Jupiter - Jupiter Lighthouse

Fort Jupiter was located three miles west on the Loxahatchee River and was erected in January 1838 by troops commanded by Major General Thomas S. Jessup, establishing a base for operations in the Seminole Indian Wars. The Jupiter Lighthouse, approximately one mile northeast, was first lighted on July 10, 1860, was darkened during the War between the States, and was relighted on June 28, 1866.

Jupiter, Florida · United States