Folly Lighthouse

Built in 1888, Folly Lighthouse is a brick tower with lantern and gallery. It flashes a white light every 10 seconds that is visible for 13 miles. The light is solar powered.
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  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: lighthouse in Jamaica
  • Also known as: Folly Point Lighthouse
  • Historically known as: Port Antonio Lighthouse

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Navy Island and Titchfield High School.

Island
is a small uninhabited island off the coast of in , . 's most famous owner was the film actor Errol Flynn, who reportedly hosted many parties there.

School
is a secondary high school in , , in the northern part of . The school was established in January 1786, and is the fifth-oldest high school in the country, after Wolmer's Boys', one of the Wolmer's Schools, , , and . is situated 1 km southwest of Folly Lighthouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Port Antonio.

is a town in . Tucked away in the northeast of the island, is still relatively unknown by most tourists, but it has for years been the hideaway of royalty and stars alike.

Folly Lighthouse

Latitude
18.18883° or 18° 11′ 20″ north
Longitude
-76.44313° or 76° 26′ 35″ west
Open location code
77C55HQ4+GP
Open­Street­Map ID
node 11939611566
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Geo­Names ID
12808557
Wiki­data ID
Q5464818
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