South Bass Island Lighthouse
Ohio
South Bass Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Ohio, first lit in 1895. Its official name is South Bass Island Light. The tower stands 69 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1962. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Green Island Lighthouse, 1.7 mi away. It is open to visitors.
South Bass Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1895
Deactivated 1962
Tower height
69 ft
Light 74 ft above water
Official name
South Bass Island Light
About South Bass Island Lighthouse
South Bass Island Light is a lighthouse on the southern end of its eponymous island in Lake Erie. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 5, 1990 and is thought to be the only lighthouse in the United States owned by a university - Ohio State.
South Bass Island Lighthouse sits at 41.6294, -82.8417 in Ohio. The closest other lighthouses are Green Island Lighthouse (1.7 mi), Port Clinton Lighthouse (9.3 mi) and Marblehead Lighthouse (9.3 mi). Ohio has 16 lighthouses in all.
Visiting South Bass Island Lighthouse
South Bass Island 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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Lighthouses near South Bass Island Lighthouse
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Green Island Lighthouse
1.7 mi away
Port Clinton Lighthouse
9.3 mi away
Marblehead Lighthouse
9.3 mi away
Cedar Point Lighthouse
12 mi away
West Sister Island Lighthouse
16 mi away
Huron Harbor Lighthouse
22 mi away
Also close to South Bass Island Lighthouse: Vermilion Lighthouse 28 mi · Turtle Island Lighthouse 30 mi · Detroit River Lighthouse 30 mi · Toledo Harbor Lighthouse 31 mi · Lorain West Breakwater Lighthouse 35 mi · Grassy Island Lighthouse 44 mi
Questions about South Bass Island Lighthouse
Where is South Bass Island Lighthouse?
South Bass Island Lighthouse is in Ohio, at 41.6294, -82.8417. The nearest other lighthouse is Green Island Lighthouse, 1.7 mi away.
Can you visit South Bass Island Lighthouse?
Yes. South Bass Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was South Bass Island Lighthouse built?
South Bass Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1895. It was deactivated in 1962.
How tall is South Bass Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 69 feet (21 m) tall, and its light sits 74 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near South Bass Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Green Island Lighthouse (1.7 mi), Port Clinton Lighthouse (9.3 mi) and Marblehead Lighthouse (9.3 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on South Bass Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.