Molokaʻi Lighthouse
Hawaii
Molokaʻi Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Hawaii, first lit in 1909. Its official name is Molokaʻi Light. The tower stands 138 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Lāhainā Lighthouse, 30 mi away.
Molokaʻi Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1909
Tower height
138 ft
Light 213 ft above water
Official name
Molokaʻi Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Molokaʻi Lighthouse
Molokai Light, also known as U.S. Coast Guard Molokai Light, is a lighthouse in Kalawao County, Hawaii, on the island of Molokai. It was built in 1909 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Molokaʻi Lighthouse sits at 21.2122, -156.9725 in Hawaii. The closest other lighthouses are Lāhainā Lighthouse (30 mi), Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse (44 mi) and Diamond Head Lighthouse (54 mi). Hawaii has 8 lighthouses in all.
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Questions about Molokaʻi Lighthouse
Where is Molokaʻi Lighthouse?
Molokaʻi Lighthouse is in Hawaii, at 21.2122, -156.9725. The nearest other lighthouse is Lāhainā Lighthouse, 30 mi away.
When was Molokaʻi Lighthouse built?
Molokaʻi Lighthouse was first lit in 1909.
How tall is Molokaʻi Lighthouse?
The tower is 138 feet (42 m) tall, and its light sits 213 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Molokaʻi Lighthouse?
The closest are Lāhainā Lighthouse (30 mi), Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse (44 mi) and Diamond Head Lighthouse (54 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Molokaʻi Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.