Battery Point Lighthouse
California
Battery Point Lighthouse is an integral lighthouse in California, first lit in 1856. Its official name is Battery Point Light. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1965. It is a California Historical Landmark. The nearest other lighthouse is St. George Reef Lighthouse, 11 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Battery Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1856
Deactivated 1965
Tower height
46 ft
Light 75 ft above water
Official name
Battery Point Light
About Battery Point Lighthouse
Battery Point Light is a lighthouse in Crescent City, California, United States. It is registered as a California Historical Landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as "Crescent City Lighthouse".
Battery Point Lighthouse sits at 41.7440, -124.2030 in California. The closest other lighthouses are St. George Reef Lighthouse (11 mi), Pelican Bay Lighthouse (21 mi) and Trinidad Head Lighthouse (48 mi). California has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Battery Point Lighthouse
Battery Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 46 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- California Historical Landmark
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Questions about Battery Point Lighthouse
Where is Battery Point Lighthouse?
Battery Point Lighthouse is in California, at 41.7440, -124.2030. The nearest other lighthouse is St. George Reef Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
Can you visit Battery Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Battery Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Battery Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 46 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Battery Point Lighthouse built?
Battery Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1856. It was deactivated in 1965.
How tall is Battery Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall, and its light sits 75 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Battery Point Lighthouse?
The closest are St. George Reef Lighthouse (11 mi), Pelican Bay Lighthouse (21 mi) and Trinidad Head Lighthouse (48 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Battery Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.