Morris Island Lighthouse

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:lighthouse
gptkbp:accessibility limited due to location
limited due to erosion
gptkbp:architect gptkb:George_G._Meade
Willard S. D. Smith
gptkbp:associated_with Civil War history
gptkbp:automated 1938
gptkbp:characteristic fixed white light
gptkbp:color white with black stripes
gptkbp:community symbol of local heritage
gptkbp:community_events hosted to raise awareness
gptkbp:community_involvement local preservation groups
gptkbp:community_outreach aimed at schools and groups
gptkbp:community_support strong local advocacy
strong local interest
gptkbp:conservation focus on coastal ecosystems
gptkbp:conservation_efforts involving local organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status monitored
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:U._S._Lighthouse_Board
1876
gptkbp:construction_material brick
gptkbp:cultural_events held nearby
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of local history
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of maritime history
symbol of Charleston's maritime history
gptkbp:current_status preserved
preserved but not operational
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1962
gptkbp:design conical brick tower
gptkbp:educational_programs available for schools
offered to visitors
gptkbp:environmental_concerns erosion
important for local ecology
gptkbp:environmental_impact coastal erosion
gptkbp:exhibition important for historical records
gptkbp:famous_for its unique design
its distinctive appearance
gptkbp:famous_landmark yes
installed nearby
gptkbp:featured_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkbp:height 161 feet
gptkbp:historical_event Civil War battles nearby
gptkbp:historical_research conducted regularly
ongoing studies about its past
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:historical_landmark
important maritime navigation aid
important maritime landmark
gptkbp:historical_tours available for visitors
offered
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Morris Island Lighthouse
gptkbp:infrastructure surrounding facilities
gptkbp:inspiration artists and writers
featured in paintings and literature
gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for 146 feet
145 feet
gptkbp:is_displayed_in gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:is_maintained_by gptkb:Charleston_County
gptkbp:is_visible_from up to 20 miles
gptkbp:is_visited_by tourists
gptkbp:land_ownership private and public
gptkbp:landmark yes
recognized by state and federal agencies
state and national levels
gptkbp:landmarks gptkb:Fort_Wagner
gptkbp:lens_type used
gptkbp:local_economy benefits from tourism related to the lighthouse
gptkbp:local_legends associated with ghost stories
associated with maritime folklore
gptkbp:location gptkb:Morris_Island,_South_Carolina
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular upkeep
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:Charleston_County
gptkbp:notable_event Hurricane Hugo damage
gptkbp:original_purpose guide ships safely
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Charleston_Harbor
South Carolina's coastal heritage
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
popular photography subject
gptkbp:preservation_efforts ongoing
funding and environmental threats
gptkbp:public_access limited due to conditions
gptkbp:public_interest growing in recent years
gptkbp:range 20 nautical miles
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:2007
completed in 1999
gptkbp:replaced_by after storms
gptkbp:restoration grants and donations
gptkbp:signage provides historical context
gptkbp:significance historic maritime navigation
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Morris_Island
gptkbp:surrounding_beach Morris Island Beach
gptkbp:surrounding_body_of_water gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Charleston_Harbor
gptkbp:surrounding_nature coastal ecosystem
gptkbp:tourism_impact attracts visitors to the area
gptkbp:visitors accessible by boat
gptkbp:water_management approximately 30 feet
gptkbp:weathering_effects saltwater and storms
gptkbp:wildlife various bird species
habitat for various species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Charleston_Harbor
gptkb:Lowcountry,_South_Carolina
gptkb:Morris_Island,_South_Carolina
gptkb:Morris_Island
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5