Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Winnebago County Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 4.5s🇺🇸Neenah, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Winnebago County Lighthouses Lighthouse

This octagonal brick lighthouse, standing 15 meters tall, was built in 1945 and first lit in the same year. Its exterior is painted white, with a black lantern roof. The structure incorporates public restrooms within its base. In 1954, the lighthouse was increased in height by the addition of a wood story. It is located in Neenah, Wisconsin, at Kimberly Point Park, marking the southern entrance from Lake Winnebago into the Fox River. The lighthouse is operational and displays a white light with one flash every 4.5 seconds.

Why it matters: Recognized as a state historic site in 2012, this lighthouse marks the transition from Lake Winnebago to the Fox River and is slated for a significant restoration in 2025.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4.5s
Raw Code
Fl W 4.5s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1945
Heritage Status
state historic site (2012)

Significant events: increased in height in 1954 by the addition of a wood story, recognized as a state historic site in June 2012, $5665,000 restoration announced for January 2025

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
brick

Structure: A 15m octagonal brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a black lantern roof. It incorporates public restrooms in its base.

Location

City
Neenah
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Wisconsin
Sea Region
Kimberly Point Park on Lakeshore Drive at the south side of the entrance from Lake Winnebago into the Fox River
Latitude
44.1856°
Longitude
-88.4417°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Green Bay(29.0 km)
ARLHS No.
USA-1070
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Winnebago County Lighthouses Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near United States, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Winnebago County Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Winnebago County Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 4.5s. 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 Winnebago County Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Winnebago County Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is NEENAH at 0.7 NM to the W. Other ports served include MENASHA (0.9 NM NNW), Dale (10.8 NM WNW), PIONEER (11.5 NM SSW), Winneconne (12.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Winnebago County Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Winnebago County 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 Winnebago County Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Winnebago County 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.