Tybee Island Lighthouse
Linked to Tybee Island
Linked to Tybee Island
Because of its strategic location at the mouth of the Savannah River, Tybee Island has played an important role in the military history of Georgia. The island's lighthouse, constructed in 1736, was used as part of a warning system during the War of 1812.
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Because of its strategic location at the mouth of the Savannah River, Tybee Island has played an important role in the military history of Georgia.…
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