Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse Lighthouse
This lighthouse guides mariners on Lake Erie near the mouth of the Grand River. Constructed in 1925, the structure stands 13 meters tall with its focal plane at 17 meters above water. It emits a white light on an automated system. The lighthouse is situated at the end of a breakwater, accessible by walking along the structure. Community efforts have aimed to preserve the facility for the future, though the U.S. Coast Guard continues to maintain its navigational function.
Why it matters: This lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1992, acknowledging its historical significance.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 6s
- Focal Height
- 17m
- Light Range
- 13NM (24.1 km)
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1925
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q5430706 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 13m
Location
- City
- Fairport Harbor/Lake Erie, OH
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 41.7667°
- Longitude
- -81.2667°
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