Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse
Indiana
Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Indiana, first lit in 1935. Its official name is Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Light. The tower stands 75 feet tall. The nearest other lighthouse is Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, 16 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1935
Tower height
75 ft
Light 79 ft above water
Official name
Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Light
About Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse
The Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Light is an active aid to navigation that marks the end of a breakwater on the east side of the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal where it enters Lake Michigan.
Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse sits at 41.6808, -87.4411 in Indiana. The closest other lighthouses are Chicago Harbor Lighthouse (16 mi), Michigan City East Lighthouse (28 mi) and Old Michigan City Lighthouse (28 mi). Indiana has 3 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse
Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
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Questions about Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse
Where is Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse?
Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse is in Indiana, at 41.6808, -87.4411. The nearest other lighthouse is Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, 16 mi away.
Can you visit Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse?
No. Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
Can you climb Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse built?
Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse was first lit in 1935.
How tall is Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse?
The tower is 75 feet (23 m) tall, and its light sits 79 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse?
The closest are Chicago Harbor Lighthouse (16 mi), Michigan City East Lighthouse (28 mi) and Old Michigan City Lighthouse (28 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.