Seven Foot Knoll Light

Seven Foot Knoll Light is an iron lighthouse at Baltimore's Inner Harbor with a distinctive red exterior and glass lantern room at its top. The structure rises about 16 meters above the water and demonstrates the sturdy screw-pile design used in 19th-century lighthouse construction.

The lighthouse was built in 1856 to guide ships entering the Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay before being moved to its current location in 1988. This relocation saved the historic structure as the harbor modernized and shifted its shipping channels.

The lighthouse served as a lifeline for ship captains navigating one of the nation's busiest ports during the 19th and 20th centuries. It stands today as a reminder of how technology and human vigilance protected those at sea.

The lighthouse can be visited Tuesday through Sunday with guided tours offered by Maritime Museum staff. Parking is available in nearby Inner Harbor garages, and the structure sits within easy walking distance on Pier 5.

In 1933, a lighthouse keeper performed a daring rescue and brought aboard the crew of a sinking tugboat during a severe storm. This act shows how keepers viewed their role not just as light operators but as protectors of those at sea.

Location: Baltimore

Inception: 1856

Height: 16 m

GPS coordinates: 39.28360,-76.60540

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45