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Northwood Lighthouse

🇺🇸Ohio, USInactive

Also known as: Northwoods Lighthouse

A conical white tower, 15 meters tall, was constructed in 1923 on Grand Lake St. Marys. The lighthouse's focal plane is also at 15 meters. Its design draws inspiration from the Eddystone Lighthouse, located off the coast of Cornwall. The structure was first lit in 1923 and is no longer operational. It is situated east of Celina in Mercer County, western Ohio.

Why it matters: The lighthouse holds a heritage status of 2.

Background
The Grand Lake St. Marys Lighthouse, also known as the "Northwoods Lighthouse", is a historic lighthouse on Grand Lake St. Marys, a reservoir in the far western part of the U.S. state of Ohio. Located east of the city of Celina in Mercer County, the lighthouse was built in 1923, using a plan modeled after the Eddystone Lighthouse off the coast of Cornwall in the United Kingdom.
Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
15m
Year Built
1923
Heritage Status
2
ARLHS No.
USA-928
Wikidata
Q5594736
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Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
conical
Tower Color
white
City
Ohio
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.5435°
Longitude
-84.4815°
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Northwood Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint Henry at 10.3 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Claves (11.5 NM W), Fort Recovery (15.6 NM WSW), Rimer (24.1 NM NNE), West Milton (36.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
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Northwood Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
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