Like most inlets in eastern Florida, Hillsboro Inlet's waters were filled with wrecked ships. But it wasn't until 1907 that a lighthouse was built there, sturdy enough to withstand hurricanes, shifting sands, and the ocean waves. Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse was home to some of the best lighthouse keepers the US had to offer, and still shines brightly today with it's original Fresnel lens in its lantern room!

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References:

1. Thank you Ralph Krugler!!
2. Cap's Place Island Restaurant
3. Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse | Lighthouse Friends
4. Reef Locator
5. Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse Website