Lighthouse · Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1911 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one red flash every 6 seconds, seen up to 14 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A white cast iron tower with an attached fog signal building at the end of the west breakwater at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River; it is seen well from Wendy Park on Whiskey Island.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1911 |
| Light | Fl R 6s |
| Position | 41.5090°N, 81.7179°W |
| From Wendy Park, Cleveland | 1.1 km (0.7 mi), bearing 341° NNW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 4160; NOAA ENC; National Register 83001950 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Wendy Park, Cleveland, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
- Cleveland Harbor East Pierhead LightLighthouse · 240 m
- Lorain LighthouseLighthouse · 40 km
- Fairport Harbor LighthouseLighthouse · 46 km
- Fairport Harbor West Breakwater LighthouseLighthouse · 46 km
- Huron Harbor LighthouseLighthouse · 70 km
- Cedar Point LighthouseLighthouse · 81 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.