Kenosha Lighthouse
Wisconsin
Kenosha Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wisconsin, first lit in 1866. Its official name is Kenosha Light Station. The tower stands 49 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1906. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse, 0.4 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Kenosha Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1866
Deactivated 1906
Tower height
49 ft
Light 75 ft above water
Official name
Kenosha Light Station
About Kenosha Lighthouse
Kenosha Light Station (also called Southport Light Station) is a lighthouse and keeper's house on Simmons Island north of the channel into Kenosha's harbor in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
Kenosha Lighthouse sits at 42.5894, -87.8158 in Wisconsin. The closest other lighthouses are Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse (0.4 mi), Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station (10 mi) and Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse (10 mi). Wisconsin has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Kenosha Lighthouse
Kenosha Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 49 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Kenosha Lighthouse
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Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse
0.4 mi away
Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station
10 mi away
Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse
10 mi away
Racine Reef Lighthouse
10 mi away
Wind Point Lighthouse
14 mi away
Waukegan Harbor Lighthouse
16 mi away
Also close to Kenosha Lighthouse: Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse 30 mi · Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse 30 mi · North Point Lighthouse 33 mi · Grosse Point Lighthouse 37 mi
Questions about Kenosha Lighthouse
Where is Kenosha Lighthouse?
Kenosha Lighthouse is in Wisconsin, at 42.5894, -87.8158. The nearest other lighthouse is Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse, 0.4 mi away.
Can you visit Kenosha Lighthouse?
Yes. Kenosha Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Kenosha Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 49 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Kenosha Lighthouse built?
Kenosha Lighthouse was first lit in 1866. It was deactivated in 1906.
How tall is Kenosha Lighthouse?
The tower is 49 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 75 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Kenosha Lighthouse?
The closest are Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse (0.4 mi), Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station (10 mi) and Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse (10 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Kenosha Light Station (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.