Discover Cape Romain Light Station's Rich History
The History of the Cape Romain Light Station
Many centuries ago, the general features of the South Carolina Atlantic coastline as we know it today formed, including Cape Romain and its neighboring sand shoal.
These features were noted by first the Spanish and then the French and British explorers, beginning in the end of the 16th century.
Before the Revolution, there were only a handful of lighthouses on the East Coast, all associated with harbors of colonial cities, including Boston, New York, and Charleston, and the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.
