Willapa Bay Lighthouse
Washington
Willapa Bay Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Washington, first lit in 1858. Its official name is Willapa Bay Light. It was deactivated in 1938. The nearest other lighthouse is Grays Harbor Lighthouse, 12 mi away.
Willapa Bay Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1858
Deactivated 1938
Official name
Willapa Bay Light
Nearest lighthouse
Grays Harbor Lighthouse
12 mi away
Lighthouses in Washington
28
on the map
About Willapa Bay Lighthouse
The Willapa Bay Light, originally the Shoalwater Bay Light, was a lighthouse at the north side of the entrance to Willapa Bay in the U.S. state of Washington. It was demolished when shore erosion threatened to topple it.
Willapa Bay Lighthouse sits at 46.7100, -124.0800 in Washington. The closest other lighthouses are Grays Harbor Lighthouse (12 mi), North Head Lighthouse (28 mi) and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse (30 mi). Washington has 28 lighthouses in all.
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Questions about Willapa Bay Lighthouse
Where is Willapa Bay Lighthouse?
Willapa Bay Lighthouse is in Washington, at 46.7100, -124.0800. The nearest other lighthouse is Grays Harbor Lighthouse, 12 mi away.
When was Willapa Bay Lighthouse built?
Willapa Bay Lighthouse was first lit in 1858. It was deactivated in 1938.
What lighthouses are near Willapa Bay Lighthouse?
The closest are Grays Harbor Lighthouse (12 mi), North Head Lighthouse (28 mi) and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse (30 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Willapa Bay Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.