Carysfort Reef Light

Key Largo, FL · Lighthouses

A ghostly mystery began here in the 1850s centered on the lighthouse's first keeper, Captain Johnson, who had passed away in the building. A moaning and screeching sound heard in the evenings was said to be the Captain Johnson's ghost, but 50 years later was proved to be the sound of the structure's metal settling and cooling in the evenings.

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25.221872, -80.211419
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GPS
25.22189051, -80.21120267
County
Monroe County, Florida
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Is Carysfort Reef Light really haunted?
Visitors rate Carysfort Reef Light at 33.3 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 1 person has shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Carysfort Reef Light located?
The address is 25.221872, -80.211419. GPS coordinates: 25.22189051, -80.21120267.
What kind of haunted place is Carysfort Reef Light?
Carysfort Reef Light is listed under Lighthouses in our Florida section.
What is the nearest town to Carysfort Reef Light?
North Key Largo, FL is the closest town, about 7.7 miles away, with Islandia (11.1 mi.) and Key Largo (17.5 mi.) also nearby.

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  • Michael |

    Last Saturday I took three pictures of this lighthouse and around it was like floating a very unusual light.

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