Port Washington Lighthouse
Wisconsin
Port Washington Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wisconsin, first lit in 1849. Its official name is Port Washington Light. The tower stands 36 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1903. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse, 0.6 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Port Washington Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1849
Deactivated 1903
Tower height
36 ft
Light 112 ft above water
Official name
Port Washington Light
About Port Washington Lighthouse
The Port Washington Light is a historical lighthouse in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Replaced by the Port Washington Breakwater Light and converted to a normal dwelling, it was restored with the assistance of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and currently serves as a museum.
Port Washington Lighthouse sits at 43.3910, -87.8677 in Wisconsin. The closest other lighthouses are Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse (0.6 mi), Kevich Lighthouse (4.8 mi) and North Point Lighthouse (22 mi). Wisconsin has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Port Washington Lighthouse
Port Washington 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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Lighthouses near Port Washington Lighthouse
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Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse
0.6 mi away
Kevich Lighthouse
4.8 mi away
North Point Lighthouse
22 mi away
Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse
25 mi away
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse
25 mi away
Sheboygan Lighthouse
27 mi away
Also close to Port Washington Lighthouse: Fond du Lac Lighthouse 40 mi · Wind Point Lighthouse 42 mi · Calumet Lighthouse 43 mi · Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse 46 mi · Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station 46 mi · Racine Reef Lighthouse 46 mi
Questions about Port Washington Lighthouse
Where is Port Washington Lighthouse?
Port Washington Lighthouse is in Wisconsin, at 43.3910, -87.8677. The nearest other lighthouse is Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse, 0.6 mi away.
Can you visit Port Washington Lighthouse?
Yes. Port Washington Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Port Washington Lighthouse built?
Port Washington Lighthouse was first lit in 1849. It was deactivated in 1903.
How tall is Port Washington Lighthouse?
The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall, and its light sits 112 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Port Washington Lighthouse?
The closest are Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse (0.6 mi), Kevich Lighthouse (4.8 mi) and North Point Lighthouse (22 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Port Washington Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.