Cape Spencer Lighthouse
Alaska
Cape Spencer Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Alaska, first lit in 1925. Its official name is Cape Spencer Light. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Retreat Lighthouse, 63 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Cape Spencer Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1925
Official name
Cape Spencer Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Cape Spencer Lighthouse
The Cape Spencer Light is a lighthouse in Alaska, United States, next to the entrance to Cross Sound and Icy Strait. The light is still an active aid to navigation.
Cape Spencer Lighthouse sits at 58.1981, -136.6350 in Alaska. The closest other lighthouses are Point Retreat Lighthouse (63 mi), Sentinel Island Lighthouse (67 mi) and Point Sherman Lighthouse (70 mi). Alaska has 15 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Cape Spencer Lighthouse
Cape Spencer Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access. Most people see it from shore or from a boat, and some local cruises pass close by.
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Questions about Cape Spencer Lighthouse
Where is Cape Spencer Lighthouse?
Cape Spencer Lighthouse is in Alaska, at 58.1981, -136.6350. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Retreat Lighthouse, 63 mi away.
Can you visit Cape Spencer Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Cape Spencer Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
When was Cape Spencer Lighthouse built?
Cape Spencer Lighthouse was first lit in 1925.
What lighthouses are near Cape Spencer Lighthouse?
The closest are Point Retreat Lighthouse (63 mi), Sentinel Island Lighthouse (67 mi) and Point Sherman Lighthouse (70 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Cape Spencer Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.