Mukilteo Light

Mukilteo Light is an octagonal wooden structure rising approximately 9 meters above the shoreline overlooking Possession Sound. The tower stands on waterfront grounds and features a working light mechanism that has guided maritime traffic for over a century.

The station began operating in 1906 with a French-made Fresnel lens to guide vessels through Puget Sound waters. The site itself gained earlier significance in 1855 when an important agreement was signed here between settlers and tribal leaders.

The site holds meaning for its role in early relations between settlers and indigenous peoples, witnessed by the signing of a major treaty here. Visitors can sense this layered history when exploring the grounds and reflecting on the station's position between maritime commerce and tribal lands.

The grounds are maintained by the Mukilteo Historical Society and are accessible to visitors walking the waterfront area with views across the water. Visiting on clear days offers the best viewing conditions for observing passing vessels and the surrounding coastal landscape.

The structure retains its original fourth-order Fresnel lens installed in 1927, making it a rare example of a functioning historical navigation aid still in active service today. This vintage optics mechanism continues to operate and guide passing maritime traffic daily.

Location: Mukilteo

Inception: 1905

Height: 9 m

Made from material: lumber

GPS coordinates: 47.94860,-122.30600

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:21