Five Finger Islands Lighthouse
Alaska
Five Finger Islands Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Alaska, first lit in 1902. Its official name is Five Finger Islands Light. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Fairway Island Lighthouse, 48 mi away.
Five Finger Islands Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1902
Official name
Five Finger Islands Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
Architect
United States Lighthouse Service
About Five Finger Islands Lighthouse
The Five Finger Islands Light is a lighthouse located on a small island that lies between Stephens Passage and Frederick Sound in southeastern Alaska. It and Sentinel Island Light Station were the first U.S. government lighthouses opened in Alaska, first lit on March 21, 1902.
Five Finger Islands Lighthouse sits at 57.2706, -133.6303 in Alaska. The closest other lighthouses are Fairway Island Lighthouse (48 mi), Cape Decision Lighthouse (90 mi) and Lincoln Rock Lighthouse (91 mi). Alaska has 15 lighthouses in all.
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Questions about Five Finger Islands Lighthouse
Where is Five Finger Islands Lighthouse?
Five Finger Islands Lighthouse is in Alaska, at 57.2706, -133.6303. The nearest other lighthouse is Fairway Island Lighthouse, 48 mi away.
When was Five Finger Islands Lighthouse built?
Five Finger Islands Lighthouse was first lit in 1902.
What lighthouses are near Five Finger Islands Lighthouse?
The closest are Fairway Island Lighthouse (48 mi), Cape Decision Lighthouse (90 mi) and Lincoln Rock Lighthouse (91 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Five Finger Islands Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.