Lighthouse · Marblehead, Ohio
Marblehead Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1822 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one green flash every 6 seconds, seen up to 12 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The oldest lighthouse in continuous use on the American side of the Great Lakes, in Marblehead Lighthouse State Park at the tip of the Marblehead Peninsula; the tower is open for summer tours.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1822 |
| Light | Fl G 6s |
| Position | 41.5363°N, 82.7118°W |
| From Marblehead Lighthouse State Park | 177 m (582 ft), bearing 25° NNE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 5250; NOAA ENC; National Register 69000148 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, 177 m (582 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
- Cedar Point LighthouseLighthouse · 5.6 km
- South Bass Island LighthouseLighthouse · 15 km
- Green Island LighthouseLighthouse · 18 km
- Port Clinton LighthouseLighthouse · 19 km
- Huron Harbor LighthouseLighthouse · 20 km
- West Sister Island LighthouseLighthouse · 40 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.