Lighthouse · San Juan Island, Washington
Lime Kiln Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1919 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 10 seconds, seen up to 17 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands in Lime Kiln Point State Park, a favorite place to watch orcas from shore.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1919 |
| Light | Fl W 10s |
| Position | 48.5159°N, 123.1525°W |
| From Lime Kiln Point State Park | 88 m (290 ft), bearing 237° WSW |
| Source | NOAA ENC; USCG Light List Vol. VI; National Register 78002771 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Lime Kiln Point State Park, 88 m (290 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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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.