Presque Isle Lighthouse
Pennsylvania
Presque Isle Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Pennsylvania, first lit in 1872. Its official name is Presque Isle Light. The tower stands 69 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse, 2.4 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Presque Isle Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1872
Tower height
69 ft
Light 72 ft above water
Official name
Presque Isle Light
About Presque Isle Lighthouse
The Presque Isle Light, historically nicknamed the "Flash Light", is a lighthouse on the shore of Lake Erie in U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is one of three lighthouses in Erie, along with the Erie Land Light and the North Pier Light.
Presque Isle Lighthouse sits at 42.1658, -80.1154 in Pennsylvania. The closest other lighthouses are Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse (2.4 mi), Erie Land Lighthouse (3.1 mi) and Barcelona Lighthouse (29 mi). Pennsylvania has 4 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Presque Isle Lighthouse
Presque Isle Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Presque Isle Lighthouse
Where is Presque Isle Lighthouse?
Presque Isle Lighthouse is in Pennsylvania, at 42.1658, -80.1154. The nearest other lighthouse is Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse, 2.4 mi away.
Can you visit Presque Isle Lighthouse?
Yes. Presque Isle Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Presque Isle Lighthouse built?
Presque Isle Lighthouse was first lit in 1872.
How tall is Presque Isle Lighthouse?
The tower is 69 feet (21 m) tall, and its light sits 72 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Presque Isle Lighthouse?
The closest are Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse (2.4 mi), Erie Land Lighthouse (3.1 mi) and Barcelona Lighthouse (29 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Presque Isle Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.