Marblehead Light, Limestone lighthouse in Marblehead Peninsula, US
Marblehead Light stands 20 meters tall on the Lake Erie shoreline, featuring limestone walls that measure 5 feet thick at the base.
Built in 1822 for $5,000, this structure represents the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the American side of the Great Lakes.
The lighthouse museum, housed in the former keeper's residence, displays maritime artifacts including an original Fresnel lens from the 19th century.
Visitors can climb 77 steps to reach the top of the lighthouse tower during summer months while enjoying views of Kelleys Island.
The lighthouse switched from its original whale oil lamps to a modern LED system in 2012, marking 190 years of technological evolution.
Location: Ottawa County
Inception: 1822
Height: 20 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 41.53639,-82.71167
Latest update: May 23, 2025 04:40
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