Fairport Harbor Lighthouse
Ohio
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Ohio, first lit in 1871. Its official name is Fairport Harbor Light. The tower stands 59 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1925. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse, 0.8 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1871
Deactivated 1925
Tower height
59 ft
Official name
Fairport Harbor Light
About Fairport Harbor Lighthouse
The Fairport Harbor Light, also known as the Grand River Light, is a lighthouse located on Lake Erie in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. It is one of two lighthouses in Fairport Harbor, along with the Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light.
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse sits at 41.7570, -81.2773 in Ohio. The closest other lighthouses are Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse (0.8 mi), Ashtabula Harbor Lighthouse (27 mi) and Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse (28 mi). Ohio has 16 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Fairport Harbor Lighthouse
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Fairport Harbor Lighthouse
Where is Fairport Harbor Lighthouse?
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse is in Ohio, at 41.7570, -81.2773. The nearest other lighthouse is Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse, 0.8 mi away.
Can you visit Fairport Harbor Lighthouse?
Yes. Fairport Harbor Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Fairport Harbor Lighthouse built?
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse was first lit in 1871. It was deactivated in 1925.
How tall is Fairport Harbor Lighthouse?
The tower is 59 feet (18 m) tall.
What lighthouses are near Fairport Harbor Lighthouse?
The closest are Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse (0.8 mi), Ashtabula Harbor Lighthouse (27 mi) and Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse (28 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Fairport 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.