Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
Fl W 6s🇺🇸Eastern Wisconsin, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
Constructed in 1868, the Eagle Bluff Light stands 13 meters tall, with its focal plane situated 23 meters above the water. This structure initially cost $12,000 to build. The light emits a white flash, operating continuously since its first illumination in 1868. Automation of the light was achieved in 1926. Following a period of restoration completed in 1963, the lighthouse became accessible for public tours.
Why it matters: The Eagle Bluff Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, recognizing its historical significance.
Background
The Eagle Bluff Light, also known as Eagle Bluff lighthouse, or simply Eagle Bluff, is a lighthouse located near Ephraim in Peninsula State Park in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. Construction was authorized in 1866, but the lighthouse was not actually built until 1868 at a cost of $12,000. It was automated in 1926. Restoration work began on the Eagle Bluff Light in 1960 and was completed in 1963, upon completion the Lighthouse was opened for tours. The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 6s
- Focal Height
- 23m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1868
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
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- Wikidata
- Q5325029 →
- OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 13m
Location
- City
- Eastern Wisconsin
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 45.1687°
- Longitude
- -87.2365°
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