Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse
Ohio
Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Ohio, first lit in 1884. Its official name is Cleveland West Pierhead Light. The tower stands 66 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Lorain West Breakwater Lighthouse, 25 mi away.
Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1884
Tower height
66 ft
Light 62 ft above water
Official name
Cleveland West Pierhead Light
Built of
Cast iron
About Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse
Cleveland West Pierhead Light, sometimes called Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Light, is a lighthouse in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse sits at 41.5089, -81.7177 in Ohio. The closest other lighthouses are Lorain West Breakwater Lighthouse (25 mi), Fairport Harbor Lighthouse (28 mi) and Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse (29 mi). Ohio has 16 lighthouses in all.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse
Where is Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse?
Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse is in Ohio, at 41.5089, -81.7177. The nearest other lighthouse is Lorain West Breakwater Lighthouse, 25 mi away.
When was Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse built?
Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse was first lit in 1884.
How tall is Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse?
The tower is 66 feet (20 m) tall, and its light sits 62 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse?
The closest are Lorain West Breakwater Lighthouse (25 mi), Fairport Harbor Lighthouse (28 mi) and Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse (29 mi).
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