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Morris Island Lighthouse, Folly Beach, SC

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June 9th 2015
Morris Island Lighthouse stands alone approximately 300 yards off shore from the island of Folly Beach. The lighthouse can be viewed from the northeast end of Folly Island and from the bridge coming on to Folly Beach. The Morris Island Lighthouse is now completely surrounded by water but once sat on Morris Island with numerous buildings surrounding it. The lighthouse was completed in 1876 and r ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more