Cedar Point Light, Lighthouse and historical site in Cedar Point, Erie County, Ohio, US
Cedar Point Light is a brick lighthouse standing about 45 feet tall with a tower on its roof, located on Cedar Point's grounds. The structure occupies a small parcel and now functions as a historic element within the amusement park setting.
The lighthouse started operating in 1862 to guide ships on Lake Erie and stopped service in 1909 after vessels no longer needed shore-based navigation. Cedar Point took ownership in 1987 and restored it to preserve its maritime heritage.
The structure shows how a working maritime tool became part of an amusement park, blending Lake Erie's shipping heritage with modern entertainment. Visitors can see how navigation history sits alongside vacation facilities.
The lighthouse is easily visible on Cedar Point's grounds among other park attractions. Visitors can explore the area on foot to view the structure from different angles.
The lighthouse went largely unnoticed on the park grounds for years before its restoration, originally built purely for maritime function rather than as a visitor attraction. It now stands as a quiet reminder of working Lake Erie history among modern rides and entertainment.
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