Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
Illinois
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Illinois, first lit in 1893. Its official name is Chicago Harbor Light. The tower stands 66 feet tall. It is a Chicago Landmark. The nearest other lighthouse is Grosse Point Lighthouse, 13 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1893
Tower height
66 ft
Light 82 ft above water
Official name
Chicago Harbor Light
About Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
The Chicago Harbor Light, or Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, is an automated active lighthouse, and stands at the south end of the northern breakwater protecting the Chicago Harbor, to the east of Navy Pier and the mouth of the Chicago River.
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse sits at 41.8894, -87.5906 in Illinois. The closest other lighthouses are Grosse Point Lighthouse (13 mi), Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse (16 mi) and Waukegan Harbor Lighthouse (34 mi). Illinois has 3 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
Chicago Harbor 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.
- Heritage status
- Chicago Landmark
- Architect
- United States Lighthouse Board
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Questions about Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
Where is Chicago Harbor Lighthouse?
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse is in Illinois, at 41.8894, -87.5906. The nearest other lighthouse is Grosse Point Lighthouse, 13 mi away.
Can you visit Chicago Harbor Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Chicago Harbor Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
Can you climb Chicago Harbor Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Chicago Harbor Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Chicago Harbor Lighthouse built?
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse was first lit in 1893.
How tall is Chicago Harbor Lighthouse?
The tower is 66 feet (20 m) tall, and its light sits 82 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Chicago Harbor Lighthouse?
The closest are Grosse Point Lighthouse (13 mi), Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse (16 mi) and Waukegan Harbor Lighthouse (34 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Chicago Harbor Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.