Browns Point Lighthouse
Washington
Browns Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Washington, first lit in 1887. Its official name is Browns Point Light. The tower stands 36 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Robinson Lighthouse, 6.6 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Browns Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1887
Tower height
36 ft
Light 39 ft above water
Official name
Browns Point Light
About Browns Point Lighthouse
The Browns Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located near Tacoma on Browns Point at the east entrance to Puget Sound's Commencement Bay, Pierce County, Washington.
Browns Point Lighthouse sits at 47.3059, -122.4443 in Washington. The closest other lighthouses are Point Robinson Lighthouse (6.6 mi), Alki Point Lighthouse (19 mi) and Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse (25 mi). Washington has 28 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Browns Point Lighthouse
Browns Point 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 Browns Point Lighthouse
Where is Browns Point Lighthouse?
Browns Point Lighthouse is in Washington, at 47.3059, -122.4443. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Robinson Lighthouse, 6.6 mi away.
Can you visit Browns Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Browns Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Browns Point Lighthouse built?
Browns Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1887.
How tall is Browns Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall, and its light sits 39 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Browns Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Point Robinson Lighthouse (6.6 mi), Alki Point Lighthouse (19 mi) and Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse (25 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Browns Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.