NE of Arecibo off Route 66, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. County/parish: Arecibo.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places November 23, 1977. NRIS 77001546.
1 contributing building.
The Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park (Spanish: Faro de Arecibo) is a historically significant maritime structure situated in the city of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Also known as Los Morrillos Lighthouse, it stands as a testament to the island’s intricate history during the era of Spanish colonialism. Erected in 1898 atop the Punta Morrillos headland, the lighthouse was the final one constructed under Spain's 300-year colonial rule over Puerto Rico. Despite the collapse of the Spanish Empire following the Spanish-American War that same year, the Arecibo Lighthouse has withstood the test of time, continuing to serve as a symbol of resilience and historical continuity.
(read more...)National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/131518162