Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse
Pennsylvania
Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Pennsylvania, first lit in 1858. Its official name is Erie Harbor North Pier Light. The tower stands 34 feet tall. The nearest other lighthouse is Erie Land Lighthouse, 1.0 mi away. The grounds are open to walk.
Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Grounds open
First lit
1858
Tower height
34 ft
Light 43 ft above water
Official name
Erie Harbor North Pier Light
About Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse
The Erie Harbor North Pier Light, also known as the Presque Isle North Pier Light, is one of the three lighthouses near Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States. The light, situated at the far eastern end of Presque Isle State Park, helps mariners as they traverse the narrow inlet between Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay.
Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse sits at 42.1567, -80.0706 in Pennsylvania. The closest other lighthouses are Erie Land Lighthouse (1.0 mi), Presque Isle Lighthouse (2.4 mi) and Barcelona Lighthouse (27 mi). Pennsylvania has 4 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse
There are no regular tours inside Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse, but you can walk the grounds and see the tower up close.
- Built of
- Steel
- Run by
- United States Coast Guard
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Questions about Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse
Where is Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse?
Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse is in Pennsylvania, at 42.1567, -80.0706. The nearest other lighthouse is Erie Land Lighthouse, 1.0 mi away.
Can you visit Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse?
Partly. There are no regular tours inside Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse, but you can walk the grounds and see it up close.
When was Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse built?
Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse was first lit in 1858.
How tall is Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse?
The tower is 34 feet (10 m) tall, and its light sits 43 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse?
The closest are Erie Land Lighthouse (1.0 mi), Presque Isle Lighthouse (2.4 mi) and Barcelona Lighthouse (27 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Erie Harbor North Pier Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.