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Central and Northern Alabama Lighthouses Lighthouse

F White 6s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Central and Northern Alabama Lighthouses Lighthouse

This 11-meter octagonal wood tower, built in 1989, stands at Providence Point on Lake Martin, northeast of Montgomery. Painted with red and white horizontal bands, it features a black lantern and gallery. The structure serves as a symbol for Children's Harbor, an organization supporting children with special needs. Its light is white and has a simple flash characteristic, indicating its primary role is not for maritime navigation. The lighthouse's design is a replica of the historic Plymouth (Gurnet) Light in Massachusetts. While the site is accessible, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse holds unique significance as a symbol for Children's Harbor, an organization dedicated to children facing special needs or serious illnesses, and its design connects it to the historic Plymouth (Gurnet) Light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1989

Significant events: Built as symbol of Children's Harbor

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
wood

Structure: An 11m octagonal wood tower with lantern and gallery. The lighthouse is painted white, with the lantern and gallery painted black.

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Alabama
Sea Region
Lake Martin, a large artificial lake northeast of Montgomery, created in 1926 by damming the Tallapoosa River. Located at Providence Point, at the south end of the Kowaliga Bridge (AL 63), about 25 km (15 mi) south of Alexander City.
Latitude
32.7365°
Longitude
-85.9659°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Selma(56.9 km)
Admiralty No.
L1020
NGA No.
115-6628
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Central and Northern Alabama Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Central and Northern Alabama Lighthouses displays the characteristic F White 6s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Central and Northern Alabama Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Central and Northern Alabama Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tallassee, Elmore at 12.9 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Wadley (30.4 NM NE), Childersburg (38.1 NM NNW), Autaugaville (39.1 NM WSW), Lanett (40.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Central and Northern Alabama Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Central and Northern Alabama Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Central and Northern Alabama Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Central and Northern Alabama Lighthouses Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.