South Bass Island Light
South Bass Island Light, 19th century lighthouse in South Bass Island, Ohio, United States.
The lighthouse features a two-story red brick residence with a square tower rising to a height of 21 meters above Lake Erie.
The United States Lighthouse Board allocated funds in 1894 for construction, which began in 1896 and concluded with the first light illumination in 1897.
The lighthouse stands as a maritime navigation marker that represents the development of shipping routes through Lake Erie during the nineteenth century.
Ohio State University manages guided tours of the lighthouse from June through October, with group visits available by appointment from April to November.
The South Bass Island Light remains the only lighthouse in the United States under university ownership, operated by Ohio State University since 1967.
Location: Ottawa County
Inception: 1895
Height: 21 m
GPS coordinates: 41.62890,-82.84131
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:40
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