Couper's Point
N 31° 08.038 W 081° 23.594
17R E 462512 N 3444515
Small plaque tucked away at the St Simons Lighthouse describing the acquisiton of the land.
Waymark Code: WM6R1P
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2009
Views: 9
Couper's Point
In 1804, John Couper of Cannon's Point Plantation sold 4 acres of land, known as Couper's Point, to the US Government for the sum of $1.00. This is the site where the first St Simons Lighthouse, built by James Gould was located.
Presented by Eugina Price
Type of Marker: Building
Marker #: None
Date: None
Sponsor: Eugina Gould
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