Erie Land Lighthouse
Pennsylvania
Erie Land Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Pennsylvania, first lit in 1818. Its official name is Erie Land Light. The tower stands 49 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1899. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse, 1.0 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Erie Land Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1818
Deactivated 1899
Tower height
49 ft
Light 128 ft above water
Official name
Erie Land Light
About Erie Land Lighthouse
The Erie Land Light, also known as the Old Presque Isle Light, is a lighthouse on the shore of Lake Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is one of the three lighthouses in Erie, along with the Presque Isle Light and the North Pier Light.
Erie Land Lighthouse sits at 42.1439, -80.0622 in Pennsylvania. The closest other lighthouses are Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse (1.0 mi), Presque Isle Lighthouse (3.1 mi) and Barcelona Lighthouse (28 mi). Pennsylvania has 4 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Erie Land Lighthouse
Erie Land Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Stone
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Erie Land Lighthouse
Where is Erie Land Lighthouse?
Erie Land Lighthouse is in Pennsylvania, at 42.1439, -80.0622. The nearest other lighthouse is Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse, 1.0 mi away.
Can you visit Erie Land Lighthouse?
Yes. Erie Land Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Erie Land Lighthouse built?
Erie Land Lighthouse was first lit in 1818. It was deactivated in 1899.
How tall is Erie Land Lighthouse?
The tower is 49 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 128 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Erie Land Lighthouse?
The closest are Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse (1.0 mi), Presque Isle Lighthouse (3.1 mi) and Barcelona Lighthouse (28 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Erie Land Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.