Destruction Island Lighthouse
Washington
Destruction Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Washington, first lit in 1891. Its official name is Destruction Island Light. The tower stands 95 feet tall. It was deactivated in 2008. The nearest other lighthouse is Slip Point Lighthouse, 42 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
Destruction Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1891
Deactivated 2008
Tower height
95 ft
Light 148 ft above water
Official name
Destruction Island Light
About Destruction Island Lighthouse
Destruction Island Lighthouse is a decommissioned lighthouse on Destruction Island, a rocky island that is part of the Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge lying about 3 miles (4.8 km) off the coast of Jefferson County, Washington, in the northwest of the United States.
Destruction Island Lighthouse sits at 47.6752, -124.4868 in Washington. The closest other lighthouses are Slip Point Lighthouse (42 mi), Cape Flattery Lighthouse (51 mi) and Grays Harbor Lighthouse (57 mi). Washington has 28 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Destruction Island Lighthouse
Destruction Island Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
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Questions about Destruction Island Lighthouse
Where is Destruction Island Lighthouse?
Destruction Island Lighthouse is in Washington, at 47.6752, -124.4868. The nearest other lighthouse is Slip Point Lighthouse, 42 mi away.
Can you visit Destruction Island Lighthouse?
No. Destruction Island Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
When was Destruction Island Lighthouse built?
Destruction Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1891. It was deactivated in 2008.
How tall is Destruction Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 95 feet (29 m) tall, and its light sits 148 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Destruction Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Slip Point Lighthouse (42 mi), Cape Flattery Lighthouse (51 mi) and Grays Harbor Lighthouse (57 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Destruction 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.