Sand Key Lighthouse, Florida

When I think about the Sand Key Lighthouse the words perseverance, tragedy and strength come to mind. Located 9 miles south-southwest of Key West Harbor the Sand Key Lighthouse has witnessed numerous storms and tempests for over 180 years. Two lighthouses have served the site as the guide to Key West through the dangerous Florida Reef.

In October 1846 Joshua was visited by his daughter, her husband, their 3 year old son, another friend and their daughter. That evening Sand Key was struck by the famous great hurricane of 1846. The storm washed away the islet and all of the buildings upon it killing all six people.

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In October 1846 Joshua was visited by his daughter, her husband, their 3 year old son, another friend and their daughter. That evening Sand Key was struck by the famous great hurricane of 1846. The storm washed away the islet and all of the buildings upon it killing all six people.

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Sand Key Lighthouse, Florida