Turtle Island Light, Lighthouse in Lucas County, United States.
The Turtle Island Light stands on a small island in Lake Erie, featuring a forty-foot conical tower with a fourth-order Fresnel lens system.
Established in 1831 with federal funding of $5,000, this lighthouse guided vessels through Lake Erie until its decommission in 1904.
The island bears the name of Chief Little Turtle, a Miami Indian leader who met with presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
The lighthouse structure remains on the Ohio portion of Turtle Island, which has decreased from 6.67 acres to 1.5 acres due to erosion.
Throughout its operational period from 1831 to 1904, no shipwrecks occurred near the island under the watch of two dedicated keepers.
Location: Lucas County
Inception: 1831
GPS coordinates: 41.75248,-83.39154
Latest update: March 20, 2025 01:41
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