The (Almost) Complete History of the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse

Our historian, Ralph Krugler has spent years researching for this book. This labor of love was all self-funded by Ralph and sold out the 1st edition. The second edition is an updated three-volume series that has more information, photos and imporved quality of images from the 1st edition.

He has spent time digging through HLPS archives, USCG archives, US Lighthouse Society archives, National Archives in Maryland and St. Louis, Broward Co Library, historical societies (Miami, Pompano Beach, Ft Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Jupiter), various online historical/newspaper/genealogy sites, phone calls, emails and face-to-face interviews with family and descendants of former keepers and other lighthouse historians.

This book covers more than just the story of the lighthouse. Families of keepers, related topics (Houses of Refuge, Barefoot Mailman & lesser-known Florida west coast walked mail route, Florida pioneers who had a connection with the founding of the lighthouse, and touches of local history) are sprinkled throughout.

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